8th Class Mathematics Linear Equations in One Variable Question Bank Linear Equations in One Variable

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    If the total of four consecutive odd numbers is 40, what is the smallest number?

    A)  \[7\]                                    

    B)                         \[9\]                    

    C)                         \[11\]                                                  

    D)                         \[13\]  

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Let the four consecutive odd numbers be x, \[x+2,\,x+4\]and \[x+6\]. Their sum = 40 \[\Rightarrow \]               \[x+x+2+x+4+x+6=40\] \[\Rightarrow \]               \[x=7\]


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