Question

If sum of 3 consecutive integers is 51, what is the largest integer

Answer 1

18

Explanation:

16+17+18 = 51

(by doing 51/3 you get 17, the middle one).

Answer 2

Largest number = 18

Explanation:

Let the consecutive integers be (x-1),x,(x+1)

x - 1 + x + x + 1 = 51

3x = 51

x = 51/3

x = 17

x-1 = 17-1 = 16

x+1 = 17+1 = 18

The numbers are :16,17,18

Largest number = 18