Question

The sum of 4 consecutive odd numbers, add up to304 what is the smallest of those small numbers

Answer 1

Hi,

73

Explanation:

Let's say 2k+1,2k+3,2k+5,2k+7 the for consecutive odd numbers.

`(2k+1)+(2k+3)+(2k+5)+(2k+7)=304\\\\8k+16=304\\\\8k=288\\\\k=(288)/(8) \\\\k=36\\`

The smallest number is 2*36+1=73