Question

The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 132.
What is the third number in the sequence?

Answer 1

46

Explanation:

Let the three consecutive even numbers be,

x, x + 2, x + 4

According to the question,

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 132

3x + 6 = 132

3x = 132 - 6

3x = 126

x = 126/3 = 42

thus, the third number in the sequence = x + 4 = 42 + 4 = 46