The sum of 4 consecutive even number is 284. What would be the smallest number ?
72
74
68
66
Correct Option: C
Let four consecutive even numbers are x, x+2, x+4, x+6. According to the question ⇒ x + x+2 + x+4 + x+6 = 284 ⇒ 4x + 12 = 284 ⇒ 4x = 272 ∴ x = 272 / 4 = 68
