Question

12.
The average of 9 consecutive numbers is 40. Find the largest number?
a) 36
b) 44
c) 38
d) 42​

Answer 1

Answer: b) 44

Step-by-step explanation:

let smallest number be x so sum of nine consecutive numbers is

(x+x+1+x+2 etc )/9=40

(9x+36)/9=40

x+4=40

x=36

largest number x+8 so 36+8 is 44 so answer is b