The product of the three consecutive odd numbers is 1287. What is the sum of the largest and the smallest of the three numbers?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Given:
The product of three consecutive odd numbers = 1287
According to the formula:
The numbers = x−2, x, x+2
1287 = 9 × 11 × 13
The numbers = 9, 11, 13
Sum = 9 + 13 = 22