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Aptitude · Q607

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 607

Q607

Product of three consecutive odd numbers is 1287. What is the largest of the three numbers?

A.
9
B.
11
C.
13
Answer
D.
17

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Let three consecutive odd numbers be x, x + 2 & x + 4
x(x + 2)(x + 4) = 1287
Let take x = 9, x + 2 = 11 & x + 4 = 13 satisfy the equation
Therefore,
Largest number = 13