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Three consecutive odd integers are such that the sum of the first and the third is 146. What is the largest of the three?

  1. 73
  2. 71
  3. 75
  4. 77

Answer

C. 75

Solution

Let them be x − 2, x, x + 2. (x − 2) + (x + 2) = 2x = 146 → x = 73. Largest = 75.

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