What is the range of 25 consecutive even numbers?

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A. 44
B. 46
C. 48
D. 50
E. 52

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Score-Quest · Answer

The range of a set of numbers is calculated by subtracting the smallest number in the set from the largest number.

Let's denote the smallest number in the set of 25 consecutive even numbers as n. 
According to the formula for Arithmetic Progression, a n  = a + d(n - 1) 
Thus, the largest number would be

So, the largest number is n + 48

The range of these numbers is calculated as:
Range = (Largest number) - (Smallest number) = (n + 48) - n = 48

Therefore, the range of 25 consecutive even numbers is always 48, regardless of the starting number.

Archit3110 · Answer

for each series of numbers starting 2 we have 5 set of even numbers 
25th number will be 50
range will be 50-2 ; 48
option C

Maheshkv · Answer

Information given: Consecutive even integers

Two consecutive even integers would be seperated by a diff of 2 (eg., 2,4; 4,6)

Here, we are asked to find the range: largest - smallest

This would be a case of arithmetic progression. General formula of nth term of series would be a (initial term)+(n-1)*d(common diff)

Here d=2. Since it is an increasing series, smallest would be starting number and largest in series would be where it ends

we need to find a+(25-1)*2-a= which is 24*2=48

VivekSri · Answer

Let us consider first even Number as 2n
So, 25th consecutive Even - 2n+48

Range = Max - Min = 48

OA is C

Rohan271 · Answer

Why is zero not taken into account

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Bunuel · Answer

The range of any set of 25 consecutive even numbers is the same, regardless of whether 0 is included in the set or not.

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