Question

the sum of three consecutive natural number is 153 find the number which is a multiple of 17 out of these

Answer 1

Let the consecutive numbers be x, x +1 , x + 2

According to question

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 153

3x + 3 = 153

3x = 150

x = 50

∴ Desired numbers are 50, 51 and 52

51 is multiple of 17

Answer 2

Answer:

x+x+1x+2=153

3x+3=153

3x=153

x=50

50, 51, 52,

52 is the answer