The average of six consecutive odd numbers is 36. If the next four consecutive odd numbers are included, then what is the average of all the numbers?

The average of six consecutive odd numbers is 36. If the next four consecutive odd numbers are included, then what is the average of all the numbers? Correct Answer 40

The average of 6 six consecutive odd numbers is = 36

Let the first number be x, then

x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 + x + 8 + x + 10 = 36 × 6

⇒ 6x + 30 = 216

⇒ 6x = 216 - 30

⇒ 6x = 186

⇒ x = 186/6

⇒ x = 31

So, the next four numbers are (x + 12), (x + 14), (x + 16) and (x + 18).

The next four numbers are 43, 45, 47 and 49.

Sum of 10 consecutive odd numbers = 216 + 43 + 45 + 47 + 49 = 400

Average of 10 consecutive odd numbers = 400/10 = 40

Short Trick:

Average of 6 consecutive odd numbers = 36

If next four consecutive odd numbers included, then average of 10 consecutive odd numbers = 36 + 4 = 40

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