Question

average of four even number is 16 then what is smallest number

Answer 1

$\textbf {Hey there, here is the solution.}$

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STEP 1: Define the numbers:

Let the smallest be x

2nd number = x + 2

3rd number = x + 4

4th number = x + 6

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STEP 2: Find the sum:

Average of 4 numbers = 16

Sum of 4 numbers = 16 x 4 = 64

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STEP 3: Form the equation:

x + ( x + 2) + (x + 4) + (x + 6) = 64

x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 64

4x + 12 = 64

4x = 52

x = 13

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The above solution is assumed that the 4 numbers are consecutive. Thus, there is no solution.

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The question did not state that the numbers need to be consecutive. However, if we assumed that the answer is limited to whole numbers only, then 2 is the default answer. 2 being the smallest possible whole number that is even.

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Answer 2

The smallest no is x+(x+2)+(x+4)+(x+6)/4 =16
4x+12=16×4
4x=64-12
X=52/4
X=13
So this question is not exists there are no even no whose average is 64