The sum of four consecutive even numbers is 84.
The sum of four consecutive even numbers is 84. What would be the largest number?
Answer/Solution
24
Steps/Work
Let the four consecutive even numbers be 2(x - 2), 2(x - 1), 2x, 2(x + 1)
Their sum = 8x - 4 = 84 => x = 11
Smallest number is: 2(x +1) = 24.
Answer: C
Their sum = 8x - 4 = 84 => x = 11
Smallest number is: 2(x +1) = 24.
Answer: C