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?

A 19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 33 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 45 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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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