Question
The sum of four consecutive counting numbers is 154.
Find the smallest number?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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