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

 

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