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Five consecutive odd numbers add up to 135. What is the smallest of them?

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  • A23
  • B25
  • C27
  • D21

Step-by-Step Solution

Their mean, 135/5 = 27, is the middle number. The numbers are 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, so the smallest is 23.
Answer: A) 23

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