Question

Sum of three even consecutive number is 48, and the least number is

Answer 1

let the three consecutive numbers be x,2x and 3x.
then x+2x+3x=48
6x=48
x=8

Answer 2

Let the first number be a

Second number = a + 2

Third number = a + 4

According to question,

a + a + 2 + a + 4 = 48

=> 3a + 6 = 48

=> 3a = 42

=> a = 14

First number = 14

Second number = 14 + 2 = 16

Third number = 14 + 4 = 18