Practice Test Discussion

Q)

J, K, L, M are four consecutive odd integers and their average is 42. What is the product of K and M?


  • Explanation

    Let the Four consecutive odd integers is 2n-3,2n-1,2n+1,2+3

    And thier average= 42

    and thier sum is = 42×4= 168

    ⇒  (2n-3)(2n-1)+(2n+1)+(2+3)=168

    ⇒  8n=168

    ⇒  n=21

    ∴ The numbers are J=39, K=41, L=43, M=45

    The product of K and M is 41×45=1845.

    Hence, Option D is correct.

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