The sum of four consecutive even numbers is 740. The greatest among them is

The sum of four consecutive even numbers is 740. The greatest among them is 

a.188
b.185
c.184
d.199

Solution

Let the four consecutive even numbers be x, x + 2, x + 4, x + 6.

According to the question,

x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 740

4x + 12 = 740

4x = 728

x = 182

Largest number = 182 + 6 = 188