Question

The sum of three consecutive odd integers is 297. Compute the PRODUCT of the same three consecutive odd integers.

Answer 1

Explanation:

let the odd numbers be x,x+2,x+4

x+x+2+x+4=297

3x+6=297

3x=297-6=291

x=291/3=97

consecutive odd integers are 97,99,101

97×99×101=97×(100-1)×(100+1)=97×(100²-1)=97×100²-97=970000-97=969903