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Three consecutive odd integers are such that the sum of the first and the third is 98. What is the largest of the three?
- 49
- 47
- 53
- 51
Answer
D. 51
Solution
Let them be x − 2, x, x + 2. (x − 2) + (x + 2) = 2x = 98 → x = 49. Largest = 51.
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