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The sum of 8 consecutive odd numbers is 656 . Also average of four consecutive even numbers is 87 . What is the sum of the smallest odd number and second largest even number?

(1) 165

(2) 175

(3) 163

(4) Cannot be determined

(5) None of these

(Bank Of Baroda PO Exam. 13.03.2011)

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Correct Answer: (3)

Solution: (3)

Average of 8 consecutive odd

numbers $=\frac{656}{8}=82$

$\therefore$ Fourth number $=82-1=81$

$\therefore$ First number $=75$

Average of 4 even numbers $=87$

$\therefore$ Second even number

$=87-1=86$

Second largest even number $=88$

$\therefore$ Required sum $=75+88=163$