The sum of a set of five consecutive even numbers is 140. What is the sum of the next set of five consecutive even numbers?
The sum of a set of five consecutive even numbers is 140. What is the sum of the next set of five consecutive even numbers?
(a) 190 (b) 180
(c) 200 (d) 160
(e) None of these
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(a) According to the question,
x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 + x + 8 = 140
or, 5x + 20 = 140
or, 5x = 120
x = 120/5 = 24
x + 8 = 24 + 8 = 32
The next set of five consecutive even number will start with = 34
Required sum = 34 + 36 + 38 + 40 + 42 = 190
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