The sum of the three consecutive even numbers is 18. What is the product of the smallest and the largest of the three numbers?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Given:
The sum of three consecutive even numbers = 18
According to the formula:
The numbers are = x, x+2, x+4
x + (x+2) + (x+4) = 18
3x + 6 = 18
3x = 12 ⇒ x = 4
The numbers are = 4, 6, 8
Product = 4 × 8 = 32