If M is the mean of the first 100 <strong>EVEN</strong> natural numbers, then what is the mean of the first 100 <strong>ODD</strong> natural numbers?

  1. A. M-1
  2. B. M
  3. C. M+1
  4. D. M+2

Correct Answer: A. M-1

Explanation

The mean of the first n even natural numbers is n+1, so M = 101. The mean of the first n odd natural numbers is n, so the odd mean is 100. Therefore, the odd mean is M-1.

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