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