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Question 408989: I'm thinking of 4 consecutive numbers whose sum is 1000. what are they
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Hi
Let x, (x+1),(x+2),(x+3) represent the 4 consecutive numbers
Question states***
x + (x+1)+(x+2)+(x+3)=1000
Solving for x
4x = 994
x = 248.5. The 4 consecutive numbers are 248.5,249.5,250.5,251.5
CHECKING our Answer***
248.5+249.5+250.5+251.5 = 1000

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