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The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 183. What is the smallest of the three numbers ?

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Answer:

59

Explanation:

Average = 183/3 = 61

Two consecutive odd numbers differ by 2.

Hence, the numbers are 61-2, 61, 61 +2 or 59, 61, 63

The smallest is 59.

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