The average of four consecutive even numbers is 15. The 2nd highest number is
12
18
14
16
A
12
B
14
C
16
D
18
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Let the numbers be x−2,x,x+2,x+4
According to the question,
x−2+x+x+2+x+44=15
4x+4=60
4x=56⇒x=14
Hence, the second highest number i.e. x+2=14+2=16
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