Question 7
EasyOriginal questionThe average of five consecutive natural numbers is 37. What is the largest of them?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Five consecutive numbers sit symmetrically around their average, which is the middle number.
The numbers are 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, so the largest is 39.
- Concept
- Consecutive numbers are centred on their average
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
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