Question

the sum of five consecutive even numbers is 450. what is the difference between the greatest and the smallest of these numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

10

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the 5 consecutive nos. be x, x+2, x+4, x+6, x+8, x+10 respectively.

=)x+ x+2+ x+4+ x+6+ x+8+ x+10= 450

=)6x+30=450

=)6x=450-30

=) x=420/6

=) x=70

Smallest no.=)x=70

Greatest no.=)x+10=70+10=80

Difference = 80-70=10