Sum of four consecutive even numbers is 292. What would be the smallest number ?

A. 23
B. 45
C. 67
D. 70

Let the four consecutive even numbers be 2(x – 2), 2(x – 1), 2x, 2(x + 1)
Their sum = 8x – 4 = 292 => x = 37
Smallest number is: 2(x – 2) = 70.

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