Question

The sum of three consecutive number is 24.
The first number is
(2) 7
(b) 9
(c) 12
(d) None​

Answer 1

a=7......

your answer is 7

as any respective consecutive no. differ by 1.. s

so let first is x ,second x+1,thirdx+2 and finally add them and equal to 24

now solve next...

Answer 2

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Let the three consecutive numbers are x, x+1 and x+2.

Now, it is given that

x+x+1+x+2=24

3x+3=24

3x=24-3

3x=21

x=21÷3

x=7

Therefore, the 3 numbers are

x=>7

x+1=>7+1=8

x+2=>7+2=9

So, here the first number is 7.

Answer: Option (a)

Ans: 7