If the average of 5 consecutive integers is 15 then what is the difference between least and the greatest of the 5 integers?

A 4

B 5

C 8

D 10

E None of these

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

The average of five consecutive numbers is 15.
Middle number = 15 
 
Thus, 
the consecutive numbers are = 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 
Thus,
highest number = 17 
least number = 13 
The difference between the least and the greatest number = 17 - 13 = 4

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