Question

the sum of three consecutive positive number is 162.find out the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let 3 consecutive no. be x,2x,3x

x+2x+3x = 162

6x = 162

x = 162/6 = 27

Therefore, x= 27 , 2x =54 ,3x = 81

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the three consecutive positive numbers be x , x+1 and x+2 respectively.

according to the,

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 162

or 3x + 3 = 162

or 3x = 162-3

or 3x = 159

or x = 159/3

or x = 53

Therefore, 1st no. = x = 53

2nd no . = x + 1 = 53 + 1 = 54

& 3rd no. = x + 2 = 53 + 2 = 55.