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A series of books was published at seven years interval. When the seventh book was issued, the sum of the publication year was 13,524. When was the first book published?

Correct Answer: 1911

Explanation:

Let us assume the first book published in year x.
According to question,
Books are published at seven years interval,
First edition book published in year = x
Second edition book published in year = x + 7
Third edition book published in year = x + 14
Four edition book published in year = x + 21
Five edition book published in year = x + 28
Six edition book published in year = x + 35
Seven edition book published in year = x + 42
When the seventh book was issued, the sum of the publication year was 13,524.
x + x + 7 + x +14 + x +21 + x + 28 + x + 35 + x + 42 =13524
147 + 7x = 13524
7x = 13524 -147
⇒ x = 13377/7 = 1911
The first book published in year x = 1911


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