Question

The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 78. Which of the following will be smallest number among Them?

Answer 1

Let the numbers be n, n+2,n+4

Now, n+n+2+n+4=72

or. 3n+6=72

or. 3n=66

or. n=22

Therefor the numbers are 22, 24 and 26. The smallest number is 22