Question

If the sum of three consecutive natural number is 42 which is the largest number

Answer 1

SOLUTION

GIVEN

The sum of three consecutive natural number is 42

TO DETERMINE

The largest number

EVALUATION

Let the three consecutive natural number are x , x + 1 & x + 2

So by the given condition

$\sf{x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 42}$

$\sf{ \implies \: 3x + 3 = 42}$

$\sf{ \implies \: 3x = 39}$

$\sf{ \implies \: x = 13}$

So the consecutive three natural numbers are 13, 14, 15

So the required largest natural number = 15

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