Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

Its multiples= x, 2x, 3x

According to question,

x+2x+3x=162

6x=162

x=162/6

x=27

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Answer 2

Answer:

27

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

It's consecutive multiples : x, 2x, 3x

According to the question,

→ x + 2x + 3x = 162

=> 6x = 162

=> x = 162/6

=> x = 27

So, the number is 27.