The smallest of three consecutive even integers is 40 less than three times the largest. What is the largest of these integers?

A 18

B 10

C 15

D 14

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

suppose, the small number is x the bigger number is x+2+2 here, 3(x+4)-x=40 or,3x+12-x=40 or, x= 14 so,bigger number is (14+4)=18 smaller number is 14

The smallest of three consecutive even integers is 40 less than three times the largest. What is the largest of these integers?

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