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Product of three consecutive odd numbers is 1287. What is the largest of the three numbers?

A. 9

B. 11

C. 13

D. 17

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Let three consecutive odd numbers be x, x + 2 & x + 4
x(x + 2)(x + 4) = 1287
Let take x = 9, x + 2 = 11 & x + 4 = 13 satisfy the equation
Therefore,
Largest number = 13

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