The average of 5 consecutive even numbers A, B,C,D and E is 52. What is the product of B and E?
(a) 2916 (b) 2988 (c) 3000 (d) 2800 (e) of these
(d) Let the five consecutive even numbers be x, x + 2, x + 4, x + 6 and x + 8 respectively. According to the question, x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 + x + 8 = 5 × 52
B = x + 2 = 48 + 2 = 50 and E = x + 8 = 48 + 8 = 56 B × E = 50 × 56 = 2800