Question 37
EasyOriginal questionThe sum of four consecutive multiples of 5 is 250. What is the largest of them?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Let them be : .
; the multiples are 55, 60, 65, 70.
The largest is 70.
Worth noting
62.5 is the average, which for an even count falls between the two middle terms (60 and 65).
- Concept
- Consecutive multiples of a number
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