Question

What is the sum of three consecutive, smallest number being y:
a) 3y+3
b) 3y+2
c) 2y+3
d) y+3

Answer 1

If smallest number is y, the other two consecutive numbers will be y+1 and y+2

Sum ofall numbers will be: y + y + 1 + y + 2 = 3y + 3

Thus, option A) 3y + 3 is correct ✓