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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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