Question

The average of 9 consecutive numbers is 40. Find the largest number
a) 36​

Answer 1

Answer:

44

Step-by-step explanation:

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=> Let the smallest number be x

=> So the numbers are

x, x+1, x+2, x+3, x+4, x+5, x+6, x+7, x+8

=> Sum of the numbers = 9x + 36

=> Average = Sum/9 = 9(x+4)/9 = x+4

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=> Average = 40

=> x+ 4 = 40

=> x = 40-4 = 36

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So the largest number is

=> x +8 = 36 +8 = 44 ____(answer)

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