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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 × (x + 16)

    0.125x = 14

    x = 112

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

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