Question: The sum of five consecutive even numbers is equal to 230. What is the sum of the largest number amongst them and the square of the smallest number amongst them?
Options:
A) 1684
B) 1464
C) 1784
D) 1844
E) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: E
Solution:
- Let the five consecutive even numbers be
$ 2x, $ $ 2x+2, $ $ 2x+4, $ $ 2x+6, $ $ 2x+8. $
According to the question,
$ 2x+2x+2+2x+4+2x+6+2x+8=230 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 10x+20=230 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 10x=210 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ x=21 $
$ \therefore $ Required sum $ =50+{{(42)}^{2}}=1814 $