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Three consecutive odd integers are such that the sum of the first and the third is 166. What is the largest of the three?
- 83
- 85
- 81
- 87
Answer
B. 85
Solution
Let them be x − 2, x, x + 2. (x − 2) + (x + 2) = 2x = 166 → x = 83. Largest = 85.
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