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The average of five consecutive even numbers is 24. Find the largest of these numbers.

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  • A26
  • B30
  • C24
  • D28

Step-by-Step Solution

For consecutive even numbers the average is the middle number, so the numbers are 20, 22, 24, 26, 28. The largest is 28.
Answer: D) 28

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