Question

The sum of three consecutive natural numbers
each divisible by 3 is 72. What is the largest
among them?
(a) 25 (b) 26
(c) 27 (d) 30

Answer 1

let the three consecutive natural number is n, n-3, n +3

n+n-3+n+3=72

3n=72

n=24

The largest number is 24+3=27

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:The 3 numbers are 25,26 and 27.The sum of these is 72 which is divisible by 3.Hence greatest number is 27.