Question

The sum of five consecutive numbers is 190. What is the sum of the largest and the smallest number?

• A. 75
• B. 76
• C. 77
• D. 73
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

76

From the question,

x + x + 1 + x + 2 + x + 3 + x + 4 = 190

Or 5x + 10 = 190

Or 5x = 190 - 10

Or x = $\frac{180}{5}$ = 36

$\therefore$ smallest number = x = 36

and largest number = x + 4 = 36 + 4 = 40

$\therefore$ Smallest number + Largest number = 36 + 40 = 76