Question

*If the sum of three consecutive positive integers is 45, which is the largest number of them?*

1️⃣ 14
2️⃣ 18
3️⃣ 16
4️⃣ 20​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the required integers be x,x+1,x+2.

Therefore,

x+x+1+x+2=45

3x+3=45

3x=42

x=14

Hence, the required integers are 14,15,16