The sum of the three consecutive even numbers is 30. What is the sum of the smallest and the largest of the three numbers?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Given:
The sum of three consecutive even numbers = 30
According to the formula:
The numbers are (x − 2), x, (x + 2)
(x − 2) + x + (x + 2) = 30
3x = 30
x = 10
The numbers are 8, 10, 12
Smallest + Largest = 8 + 12 = 20