The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 72. What is the largest of these three numbers?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 26.
Let the three consecutive even numbers be: x, x + 2, x + 4
The equation: x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 72
3x + 6 = 72
3x = 66
x = 22
The numbers: 22, 24, 26
Thus, the largest number is 26.