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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 298

Q298

The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 28 more than the average of these three number. Then the smallest of these number is -

A.
6
B.
16
C.
12
Answer
D.
14

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Let consecutive even number x, x + 2, x + 4
According to the question,
(x + x + 2 + x + 4) -
   = 28
2 (3x + 6) = 28 × 3
3x + 6 = 42
3x = 36
x = 12
So, smallest number = x = 12