Question

Find the three consecutive number such that when it is added two third of itself the result is 70

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x.

x+2÷3*x = 70

3x+2x÷3 = 70

5x÷3 = 70

5x = 210

x = 210÷5 = 42

42 is the answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

13 , 14 & 15

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let say three number are a-1 , 1 , a+1

Sum = a-1 + a + a+1 = 3a

2/3 of 3a = 3a * 2/3 = 2a

3a + 2a = 5a

5a = 70

a = 14

so three numbers are

14-1 , 14 , 14+1

13 , 14 & 15