Question

The sum of five consecutive odd numbers is 295 what is the smallest number options are (a) 51 ,(b) 53 ,(c)55,(d) 57

Answer 1

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x + x+2 + x+4 + x+6 + x+8 = 295
=> 5x + 20 = 295
=> 5x = 295 - 20
=> x = 275/5
=> x = 55
So, smallest no. is 55
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[ This question is from navodaya class 9 entrance exam]

Answer 2

AnSwEr:

Let the five consecutive odd numbers

x,x+2,x+4,x+6 and x+8

According to the question,

x+x+2+x+4+x+6+x+8=295

x+x+2+x+4+x+6+x+8=295

=> 5x+20=295

=> 5x=275

:. x=55

Hence,smallest odd number is 55.