SOLUTION: The average of 4 consecutive even numbers is 9. Which of these is the first number? (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 8 (d) 10 (e) 12

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Question 293379: The average of 4 consecutive even numbers is 9. Which of these is the first number?
(a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 8 (d) 10 (e) 12

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The average of 4 consecutive even numbers is 9. Which of these is the first number?
2 will be less than 9, and 2 will be more than 9.
--> 6 & 8 and 10 & 12
(a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 8 (d) 10 (e) 12