Question

the sum of three consecutive multiple of 3 is 886. find the number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the three consecutive multiples of 3 be 3x, 3(x + 1) and 3 ( x + 2), i.e. 3x + 3 and 3x + 6

Given, 3x +3x + 3 + 3x +6 = 72

⇒ 9x + 9 = 72 ⇒ 9x=63 ⇒ x =7

∴ Largest multiple of 3 = 3 (x + 2) =3 (7 + 2)

3 x 9 = 27