Question
The sum of three consecutive odd natural numbers each
divisible by 3 is 81. Which number is the largest number among the three numbers?Solution
Let the first number be x Other numbers be (x + 6) and (x + 12) According to the question, x + (x + 6) + (x + 12) = 81 3x = 63 x = 21 Largest number = 21 + 12 = 33

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