Bank PO :: Q Test No 30

1 .

The sum of three consecutive odd numbers and three consecutive even numbers together is 231. Also, the smallest odd number is 11 less than the smallest even number. What is the sum of the largest odd number and the largest even number ?

[ A ]    82

[ B ]    83

[ C ]    74

[ D ]    None of these

Answer : Option D

Explanation :

The smallest odd number = x 

∴ The smallest even number = x + 11

∴ x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 11 + x + 13 + x + 15 = 231

= 6 x + 45 = 231

= 6 x = 231 - 45 = 186

∴ x = 186 / 6 = 31

∴ Required sum 

= x + 4 + x + 15

= 2x + 19 = 2 x 31 + 19

= 62 + 19 = 81