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If the average of five consecutive even numbers is 34, what is the second number in the series?

1. 30
2. 32
3. 34
4. 36

Correct answer: 32

Solution

For five consecutive even numbers, the average is the middle number. So the numbers are 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, and the second number is 32.

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