SOLUTION: The average of five consecutive multiples of 5 is 20. What is the largest of these numbers? (A) 20 (B) 25 (C) 30 (D) 35 (E) 40

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Question 253494: The average of five consecutive multiples of 5 is 20. What is the largest of these numbers?
(A) 20 (B) 25 (C) 30 (D) 35 (E) 40
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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5*(n+n+1+n+2+n+3+n+4)/5=20
5n+10=20
5n=10
n=2
5(2+4)=5*6=30
(c)=30
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