Sum of three consecutive even integers is 54. Find the least integer among them.
A. 18
B. 15
C. 14
D. 16
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
$$\eqalign{ & x + \left( {x + 2} \right) + \left( {x + 4} \right) = 54 \cr & 3x + 6 = 54 \cr & 3x = 48 \cr & x = 16 \cr & \cr & {\bf{Alternate: }} \cr & {\text{Middle number = }}\frac{{54}}{3} = 18 \cr & {\text{then number is 16,18,20}} \cr & {\text{Smallest number is 16}} \cr} $$Related Questions on Number System
Three numbers are in ratio 1 : 2 : 3 and HCF is 12. The numbers are:
A. 12, 24, 36
B. 11, 22, 33
C. 12, 24, 32
D. 5, 10, 15
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