Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Number

    What is the greatest of 3 consecutive integers whose sum is 24 ?

    ক)
    6
    খ)
    0
    গ)
    9
    ঘ)
    16

    Explanation

    The sum of three consecutive integers can be written as n + (n + 1) + (n + 2) = 3n + 3 If the sum is 24, we need to solve the equation 3n + 3 = 24; => 3n = 21; => n = 7 The greatest of the three numbers is therefore 7 + 2 = 9

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