Question

    The sum of three consecutive natural numbers each divisible by 4, is 240. The largest among them is

    A 80 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 83 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 84 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 87 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

     Let the required largest number be x.  According to the question,  x + x – 4 + x – 8 = 240  3x – 12 = 240  3x = 240 + 12 = 252 Therefore, x = 252/3 = 84

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