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      Question

      In a list of nine even consecutive integers, the smallest

      number is 25% less than the largest number. Find the total of the second smallest and the second largest numbers.
      A 112 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 144 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 166 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 151 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Let the consecutive even numbers be: x, x + 2, x + 4, x + 6, x + 8, x + 10, x + 12, x + 14, x + 16.

      According to question: x = 0.75 × (x + 16)

      0.25x = 12

      x = 48

      So the desired sum = 48 + 2 + 48 + 14 = 112

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