The sum of three consecutive natural numbers each divisible by 5, is 225. The largest among them is ?
A. 85
B. 75
C. 70
D. 80
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
$$\eqalign{ & {\text{Let number are }}x,{\text{ }}x + 5,{\text{ }}x + 10 \cr & {\text{So, }}x{\text{ + }}x + 5 + x + 10 = 225 \cr & 3x + 15 = 225 \cr & 3x = 210 \cr & x = 70 \cr & {\text{largest number is }}70 + 10 = 80 \cr} $$This Question Belongs to Arithmetic Ability >> Number System
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