The sum of 5 consecutive integers is 270. What is the second number in this sequence?

Solution:

Consider the 5 consecutive integers as

x, x + 1, x + 2, x + 3, x + 4

It is given that the sum is 270

x + x + 1 + x + 2 + x + 3 + x + 4 = 270

By further calculation

5x + 10 = 270

5x = 270 - 10

5x = 260

Dividing both sides by 5

x = 52

Second number is x + 1 = 52 + 1 = 53

Therefore, the second number is 53.

The sum of 5 consecutive integers is 270. What is the second number in this sequence?

Summary:

The sum of 5 consecutive integers is 270. The second number in this sequence is 53.