Q. The sum of four consecutive even numbers is 748, then which is the smallest number among them?
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Correct Answer: (A)
184
Explanation: Let a be the smallest even number
So, according to the question -
(a) + (a + 2) + (a + 4) + (a + 6) = 748
4(a) + 12 = 748
4a = 736
Or, a = 184
So, the smallest number be 184
Explanation by: Ravi Chauhan
Let a be the smallest even number
So, according to the question -
(a) + (a + 2) + (a + 4) + (a + 6) = 748
4(a) + 12 = 748
4a = 736
Or, a = 184
So, the smallest number be 184
So, according to the question -
(a) + (a + 2) + (a + 4) + (a + 6) = 748
4(a) + 12 = 748
4a = 736
Or, a = 184
So, the smallest number be 184