Question

If the average of 9 consecutive even numbers is 1000, what is the smallest number?

• A. 991
• B. 990
• C. 992
• D. 900

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 992

Consecutive 9 even numbers a-8 , a - 6 , a - 4 , a - 2 , a , a + 2, a + 4, a + 6, a + 8 The middle term of consecutive numbers is the average Average=a=1000 Smallest number=a - 8 =1000 - 8 =992