Question

    If the product of three consecutive natural numbers is

    17160, find the sum of the three numbers.
    A 21 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 32 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 39 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the three natural numbers be ‘a’, ‘b’, and ‘c’.

    ATQ,

    a × b × c = 17160

    17160 = 12 × 13 × 14

    So, the three consecutive natural numbers are 12, 13, and 14

    So, the required sum = 12 + 13 + 14 = 39

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