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The average of 4 consecutive even numbers is 27. What is the smallest of them?

  1. 24
  2. 23
  3. 26
  4. 25

Answer

A. 24

Solution

4 consecutive even numbers spread 3 on either side of the average: smallest = 27 − 3 = 24.

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