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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 ├Ч (x + 16)

    0.25x = 12

    x = 48

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

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