If the sum of five consecutive positive integers is 2005, then the largest of these numbers is
Correct answer: B. 403
- A. 401
- B. 403
- C. 405
- D. 2001
Explanation
The sequence of 5 consecutive positive integers whose sum is 2005 is 399, 400, 401, 402 and 403. Hence the largest is 403.
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