alleryThe sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 72. The middle number is
A25
B22
C23
D24
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 24
Let middle = n.
Then sum = (n - 1) + n + (n + 1) = 3n = 72, so n = 24.
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