The average of $6$ consecutive integers is $18.5$. The largest integer is:

Question

The average of $6$ consecutive integers is $18.5$. The largest integer is:

Option A

20

Option B — Correct answer

21

Correct choice.

Option C

22

Option D

23

Explanation

The middle pair is $18$ and $19$, so the six integers are $16,17,18,19,20,21$. Largest $=21$.

Chapter Mock 6: Average and Ages