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      Question

      The average of two consecutive even numbers is 79. If

      the smaller number is increased by 50% and the larger number is decreased by 50%, then find the difference between the numbers obtaine
      A 77 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 74 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 78.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 76.2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the two consecutive even numbers be x and x + 2.

      ATQ,
      x + 1 = 79 => x = 78

      Required difference = 1.5 Γ— 78 - 0.5 Γ— 80 = 117 - 40 = 77

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