Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2011
The sum of four consecutive integers is 34. Find the least of these numbers
A
7
B
6
C
8
D
5
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Correct Option: A
Let the numbers be a, a + 1, a + 2, a + 3
a + a + 1 + a + 2 + a + 3 = 34
4a = 34 - 6
4a = 28
a = (\frac{28}{4})
= 7
The least of these numbers is a = 7
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