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Answer:

730, 735, 740

Explanation:

Let the three consecutive multiples of 5 be, x, x+5 and x+10

Given,

x + x+5 + x+10 = 2205

3x + 15 = 2205

Subtract 15 from both sides,

3x = 2205 - 15

3x = 2190

Divide both sides by 3,

x = 2190/3 = 730

So, x= 730

x+5 = 735

x+10 = 740

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