The sum of 8 consecutive odd numbers is 656. Also average of four consecutive even numbers is 87. What is the sum of the smallest odd number and second largest even number ?

• A. 167
• B. 158
• C. 160
• D. 163

Answer: (D)

Average of 8 consecutive odd numbers = 656/8                                                                      = 82∴ Fourth number = 82 - 1                              = 81∴ First numbers = 75Average of 4 even numbers = 87∴ Second even number = 87 - 1                                          = 86Second largest even number = 88∴ Required sum = 75 + 88 = 163