If the sum of four consecutive even numbers is 228, which is the smallest of the numbers ?
If the sum of four consecutive even numbers is 228, which is the smallest of the numbers ?
(a) 52 (b) 54
(c) 56 (d) 48
(e) None of these
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(b) According to the question,
x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 228
4x + 12 = 228
4x = 228 – 12 = 216
x = 216/4 = 54
The smallest even number = 54
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