The Sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 45. The largest among

The Sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 45. The largest among
| The Sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 45. The largest among these is

A. 17

B. 11

C. 15

D. 13

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Right Answer is: A

SOLUTION

Let the smallest odd number be x.

Three consecutive odd numbers are,

x, x + 2 , x + 4

Sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 45 i.e.

x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 45

3x + 6 = 45

3x = 39

x = 13

Largest number is x + 4 = 13 + 4 = 17

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