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The average of 9 consecutive odd numbers is 35. What is the largest of these numbers?
- 43
- 44
- 41
- 53
Answer
A. 43
Solution
Consecutive odd numbers are symmetric about the average; the largest is 35 + 2 × 4 = 43.
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