Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The average of 3 odd consecutive numbers is 15. What is the sum of first and last numbers?

Options:

30

20

40

35

Correct Answer:

30

Explanation:

Let the 3 consecutive odd numbers are:x, x+2, x+4

Now, according to question,

Average = 16

$\frac{x+x+2+x+4}{3}=16$

$⇒x=13$

Numbers are 13, 15, 17

Sum of first and last number = 13 + 17 = 30