Question

Find three consecutive numbers whose sum is 84

Answer 1

27 28 29

Explanation:

Let the first be n , and if they are consecutive then the next two numbers are n+1 and n+2.

n+(n+1)+(n+2)=84.

3n+3=84.

⇒3n=81.

⇒n=27.

Hence numbers are n,n+1,n+2→27,28 and 29