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A, B, C and D are four consecutive odd numbers and their average is 42. What is the product of B and D?
A, B, C and D are four consecutive odd numbers and their average is 42. What is the product of B and D?
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Consecutive odd (or even) numbers have a fixed interval, which helps in quickly determining the sequence once the average is known.
Updated On: Apr 17, 2025
- 1845
- 1848
- 1645
- 1658
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
If the average of four consecutive odd numbers is 42, then the numbers are 39, 41, 43, and 45. Thus, B and D are 41 and 45, respectively. Their product is:
\[
41 \times 45 = 1845
\]
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