Question
The average of two consecutive even numbers is 69. If
the smaller number is increased by 10% and the larger number is decreased by 10%, then find the difference between the numbers obtaineSolution
Let the two consecutive even numbers be x and x + 2.
ATQ,
x + 1 = 69 => x = 68
Required difference = 1.1 × 68 - 0.9 × 70 = 74.8 - 63 = 11.8
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