Question

The sum of 3 consecutive natural numbers is 1200. What are the numbers in increasing order?

Answer 1

Answer: 399, 400, 401

Explanation:

399 + 400 + 401 = 1200

Answer 2

x + (x+1) + (x+2) = 1200

combine like terms

3x+3=1200

subtract 3 from each side

3x =1197

divide by 3

c =399

Answer: 399, 400, 401