Question

the sum of three constitutive natural number is 234. find the number

Answer 1

ANSWER:

Given:

• Sum of 3 consecutive natural numbers = 234

To Find:

• The numbers

Solution:

Let the numbers be x, x + 1 and x + 2.

We are given that,

⇒ Sum of consecutive natural numbers = 234

So,

⇒ x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 234

⇒ 3x + 3 = 234

⇒ 3(x + 1) = 234

Transposing 3 to RHS,

⇒ x + 1 = 234/3

⇒ x + 1 = 78

Transposing 1 to RHS,

⇒ x = 78 - 1

⇒ x = 77

So, the numbers are:

• x = 77
• x + 1 = 78
• x + 2 = 79

Therefore, the numbers are 77, 78 and 79.