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2011

Mathematics

JAMB

The sum of four consecutive integers is 34. Find the least of these numbers

A.

7

B.

6

C.

8

D.

5

Correct Answer: 7

Explanation

Let the numbers be a, a + 1, a + 2, a + 3 a + a + 1 + a + 2 + a + 3 = 34 4a = 34 - 6 4a = 28 a = 28/4 = 7 The least of these numbers is a = 7

Let the numbers be a, a + 1, a + 2, a + 3 a + a + 1 + a + 2 + a + 3 = 34 4a = 34 - 6 4a = 28 a = 28/4 = 7 The least of these numbers is a = 7
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