Question

the sum of three consecutive multiples of 5 is 555. find the multiples

Answer 1

let be the three consecutive multiples of 5 ...are

x, x+5,x+10.

then x+ x+5 + x+10=555

3x=540

x=540/3

x=180

so the three consecutive multiples are 180 185 and 190 ...

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Answer 2

Answer:

1st multiple is 180

2nd multiple is 185

3rd multiple is 190

Step-by-step explanation:

let the first multiple be x

Then the 2nd multiple = x+5

3rd multiple = x+10

Therefore,

   x + x + 5 + x + 10 = 555

⇒ 3x + 15 = 555

⇒ 3x = 540

⇒ x = 540/3

⇒ x = 180

Hence  -

1st number is 180

2nd number is 180 + 5 = 185

3rd number is 180 + 10 = 190