If the average of three consecutive even numbers is 34, find the largest of these numbers.
Question | If the average of three consecutive even numbers is 34, find the largest of these numbers. | |
Type | multiple_choice | |
Option | 30 | incorrect |
Option | 32 | incorrect |
Option | 34 | incorrect |
Option | 36 | correct |
Let the first number is X, then the next two even numbers would be X+2, X+4
As per question;
= 34
= 34
3X + 6 = 102
3X = 96
X = 32
Largest number would be = 32 + 4 = 36