The average of four consecutive odd numbers is 8 If the next odd number is also considered then what...........

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The average of four consecutive odd numbers is 8. If the next odd number is also considered, then what will be the new

average of these five numbers?

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SSC MTS 8th July 2022 Shift-1

- Understanding the problem: We have four consecutive odd numbers with an average of 8.

- Identifying the numbers: Let the numbers be x, x+2, x+4, x+6. So, the average is (x + (x+2) + (x+4) + (x+6)) / 4 = 8.

- Solving for x: Simplifying gives (4x + 12) / 4 = 8, which means 4x + 12 = 32 => 4x = 20 => x = 5.

- The numbers are: 5, 7, 9, 11.

- Next odd number: Is 13.

- New average: (5 + 7 + 9 + 11 + 13) / 5 = 45 / 5 = 9.

- Checking options:

- Option 1: 9

- Option 2: 7

- Option 3: 10

- Option 4: 11

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