Question

The average of 6 consecutive even numbers is 41. Find the largest of these numbers?

• A. 40
• B. 42
• C. 44
• D. 46

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 46

Let the numbers be x, x+2, x+4, x+6, x+8 and x+10 (x + x+2 + x+4 + x+6 + x+8 + x+10) / 6= 41 6x + 30 = 246 6x = 246 – 30 6x = 216 X = 216 / 6 X= 36 Largest number = x+10 = 36+10= 46