Question

Find the Least Number of Sum of Three Even Consecutive Numbers
Sum of three even consecutive numbers is 54, and the least number is?

Answer 1

For any positive integer n, 2n is always even.
So Let us assume the numbers to be 2n - 2, 2n, and 2n + 2
Given:
2n - 2 + 2n + 2n + 2 = 54
6n = 54
n = 9
Thus, The numbers are 2*9-2, 2*9, 2*9+2 = 16, 18 and 20
Therefore, the least number is 16.

Answer 2

Let the three consecutive numbers be 16 , 18 , 20.
sum of three consecutive numbers is 54.
When we add 16 + 18 + 20 = 54
So, the least number will be 16.