Question

The sum of three consecutive multiple of 8 is 888 .Find the number

Answer 1

Let the three consecutive multiples of 8 be 8x,8x+8,8x+16

ATQ.

8x+8x+8+8x+16=888

or 24x + 24 = 888

or 24x = 888-24

or 24x = 864

or x = 864/24

or x = 36

Answer 2

8(x) + 8(x +  1) + 8(x + 2) = 888

8x + 8x + 8 + 8x + 16 = 888

24x + 24 = 888

24x = 864

x = 36