Question

What is the smallest number such that the sum of first three consecutive multiples of the number is 162?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x

Its multiples= x, 2x, 3x

According to question,

x+2x+3x=162

6x=162

x=162/6

x=27

Therefore the smallest number is 27

Answer 2

Answer:27

Step-by-step explanation:x+2x+3x=162

6x=162

x=162/6

x=27