Question

The sum of 5 consecutive integers is 505.
What is the third number in this sequence?​

Answer 1

n (1)

n+1 (2)

n+2 (3)

n+3 (4)

n+4 (5th number)

Explanation:

5n + 10 equals 505

505 -10 = 495 (like terms)

5n=495

n = 99

3rd number equals n plus 2

99 plus 2

101