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The average of 5 consecutive odd numbers is 15. What is the largest number in this series?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 17
  2. 21
  3. 19
  4. 23

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 19

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 19 šŸ“š Explanation: For any perfectly symmetrical series of consecutive odd numbers, the true average is always the exact middle number of the set. Therefore, the middle number (the third number out of five) is 15. The five consecutive numbers are 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19, making 19 the absolute largest.