Question
The sum of three consecutive natural numbers each
divisible by 4, is 240. The largest among them isSolution
 Let the required largest number be x. According to the question, x + x – 4 + x – 8 = 240 3x – 12 = 240 3x = 240 + 12 = 252 Therefore, x = 252/3 = 84
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