The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 78. What is the smallest number?

Topic: Averages
Subtopic: Consecutive Numbers

A22

B24

C26

D28

Explanation

Let numbers be x, x+2, x+4. 3x + 6 = 78 => 3x = 72 => x = 24. Smallest number is 24.

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