- A42
- B44
- C40
- D37
Step-by-Step Solution
Write them as a, a + 2, …, a + 10. Their mean is a + 5 = 47, so a = 42 (the numbers are 42 to 52).
Answer: A) 42
Six consecutive even numbers have a mean of 47. What is the smallest of them?
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