The average of four consecutive odd numbers is 12. Which is the lowest odd number?
Choose the correct choice from the following:
A) 9
B) 3
C) 5
D) Cannot be determined
E) None of these
Let the four consecutive odd nos. be   2x – 3, 2x – 1, 2x + 1 and 2x + 3.   Now, 2x = 12 or, x = 6   Lowest odd no. = 2 × 6 – 3 = 9   9nswer 9
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The average of four consecutive odd numbers is 12. Which is the lowest odd number?