Question

    The sum of three consecutive natural numbers each

    divisible by 5, is 255. The largest among them is:
    A 95 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 80 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 85 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 90 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the numbers be x, x+5 and x+10 So, sum of these numbers = 255 now, x + x + 5 + x + 10 = 255 3x = 240 x= 80 Therefore the largest number = 80 + 10 = 90

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