the sum of 4 consecutive even numbers is 36 . find the sum of the squares of these numbers ?  Choose the correct option:
A) 296
B) 252
C) 344
D) 388
E) none of these

Rationale: let the four numbers be x , x + 2 , x + 4 and x + 6 . = > x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 36 = > 4 x + 12 = 36 = > x = 6 the numbers are 6 , 8 , 10 and 12 . sum of their squares = 62 + 82 + 102 + 122 = 36 + 64 + 100 + 144 = 344 . answer : c
Answer: C