Question

which of the following integers cannot be written as the sum of four consecutive odd integers. (A) 16 (B) 40 (C) 72 (D) 100 (E) 200

Answer 1

Answer:

(D) 100

Step-by-step explanation:

(A) 16 = 1+3+5+7

(B) 40 =7+9+11+13

(C) 72=15+17+19+21

(D) 100

(E) 200=47+49+51+53

Answer 2

Answer:

D.) 100

Step-by-step explanation:

Write given inters as sum of four consecutive odd integers of all.

A.) 16 = 1 + 3 + 5 + 7

B.) 40 = 7 + 9 + 11 + 13

C.) 72 = 15 + 17 + 19 + 21

D.) 100 = Can't be written as sum of four consecutive odd integers. It's even integer.

E.) 200 = 47 + 49 = 51 + 53

Hence, (D) is the required answer.