1) The average of five consecutive odd numbers is 61. What is the difference between the highest and lowest numbers ? A) 2 B) 5 C) 8 D) Cannot be determined E) None of these Answer: Option CExplanation:Let the number be x,x+2,x+4,x+6 and x+8then x+(x+2)+(x+4)+(x+6)+(x+8)5=615x+20=805x=57So required difference = (57+8)-57=8