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    Question

    A list contains nine consecutive even numbers. If the

    smallest number is 16% less than the largest one, what is the sum of the second smallest and the second largest numbers?
    A 112 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 184 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 = 0.84 ├Ч (x + 16)

    0.16x = 13.44

    x = 84

    So the desired sum = 84 + 2 + 84 + 14 = 184

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