Question

The sum of 3 consecutive odd integers is less than 150. What are the largest possible values for the integers?

Answer 1

let the Consecutive no. x, x+2, x+4
x+x+2+x+4=147
3x+6=147
3x=147-6
x=141/3
x=47
then the consecutive no. are 47,49,51

Answer 2

let 1st number is x
so x+x+2+x+4<150
3x+6<150
3x<144
x<48 so maximum value of x=47 as an integer