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    The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 120. Find the largest number.
    Question

    The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is 120. Find the largest number.

    A.

    39

    B.

    37

    C.

    41

    D.

    117

    Correct option is C

    Given:

    The sum of these numbers is given as 120.

    Solution:  

    Let the number be x , x+1 , x+2

    Now,

    x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 120

    3x + 3 = 120

    3x = 117

    x = 39

    The three consecutive numbers are 39, 40, and 41.

    The largest number is 41

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