Question

The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 540, find the numbers.

Answer 1

179, 180, 181

Explanation:

a +a +1 +a +2 =540

3a +3 =540

3a =540 - 3

3a=537

a=537 :3

a=179 (the first number

b=179 +1 =180 (the second number

c=179 +2 =181 (the third number