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      Question

      Among nine consecutive even numbers, the smallest is 12.5%

      less than the largest. Calculate the sum of the second smallest and the second largest values.
      A 112 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 144 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 166 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 240 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 = 0.875 Γ— (x + 16)

      0.125x = 14

      x = 112

      So the desired sum = 112 + 2 + 112 + 14 = 240

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