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    Question

    The average of two consecutive even numbers is 75. If the

    smaller number is increased by 12% and the larger number is decreased by 12%, then find the difference between the numbers obtaine
    A 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 17.2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 14.8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 16.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

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

    ATQ,
    x + 1 = 75 => x = 74

    Required difference = 1.12 × 74 - 0.88 × 76 = 82.88 - 66.88 = 16

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