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The average of 7 consecutive odd numbers is 25. What is the largest of these numbers?
- 32
- 29
- 39
- 31
Answer
D. 31
Solution
Consecutive odd numbers are symmetric about the average; the largest is 25 + 2 × 3 = 31.
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