Question

The sum of three consecutive multiples of 8 is 888. Find the multiplies.



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Answer 1

let the multiples be x(8), x+1(8), x+2(8)

=> the multiples are 8x , 8x+8, 8x+16

so, 8x+8x+8+8x+16 = 888. (given in question)

=> 24x +24 = 888

=> 24x = 864

=> x = 864/24

=> x = 36

so the multiples are 36(8), 37(8), 38(8)

=> the multiples are 288, 296, 304

Answer 2

the multiple be 8x, 8x+8, 8x+16

so, 8x+8x+8+8x+16 = 888

=> 24x +24 = 888

=> 24x = 864

=> x = 36

so the multiples are

288, 296, 304