Question

The sum of three consecutive odd
numbers is 39. What is the largest of
these numbers?

Answer 1

2145

Explanation:

Given: Sum of three consecutive odd integers = 39

Calculation:Let x, x + 2, x + 4 be the three consecutive odd integers.

Sum of three consecutive odd integers = 39

⇒ x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 39

⇒ 3x + 6 = 39

⇒ 3x = 33

⇒ x = 11

∴ The integers are 11, 13 and 15.

∴ Their product = 11 × 13 × 15 = 2145

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