Description : The average of four consecutive even numbers is 27. The largest of these numbers is: (A) 36 (B) 32 (C) 30 (D) 28
Last Answer : Answer: C Four consecutive even number = x, x+2,x+4,x+6. According to question, x+x+2x+4x+6/4=27. 4x+12/4 = 27 4x =108 - 12=96. x=96/4=24. Hence , The largest number =x+4= 24+6=30. The numbers are 24, 26 28, and 30 , which addition is 108 which average is 27, So biggest is 30