the sum of 4 consecutive odd integers is negative 64. what is the sum of the smallest and largest of the 4 integers?
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Answer:
(B)
Step-by-step explanation:
Let us denote rectangular tiles by R and square tile by S, then
According to figure.
3 rectangular tiles +2 square tiles +2 square tiles =2 rectangular tiles +4 square tiles +1 rectangular tiles +4 square tiles
∴3R+2S+2R=2R+4S+R+4S
⇒5R+2S=3R+8S
⇒5R-3R=8S-2S
⇒2R=6S
⇒R=3S
Hence, 0ne rectangle =3 square
