Question

    The sum of four consecutive counting numbers is 154.

    Find the smallest number?
    A 36 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 37 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 38 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 39 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the four consecutive numbers be x,(x+1),(x+2)  and (x+3) According to the question, x+x+1+x+2+x+3=154  4x=148  x=37  Smallest number = 37

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