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The sum of three consecutive even integers is 78. What is the largest integer?

  1. 24
  2. 28
  3. 32
  4. 30

Answer

B. 28

Solution

Let the three consecutive even integers be n-2, n, n+2. Their sum is 3n = 78, so n = 26. The largest integer is n+2 = 28.

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