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Question 697354: if the average of 6 consecutive numbers is 48. what is the difference between the smallest and largest number
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if the average of 6 consecutive numbers is 48. what is the difference between the smallest and largest number
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Consecutive implies integers.
6 consecutive integers can't average 48.
45,46,47,48,49,50 --> avg = 47.5
46,47,48,49,50,51 --> avg = 48.5

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