Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Number

    the smallest of three consecutive even integers is 40 less than three times the largest. What is the largest of these integers?

    ক)
    18
    খ)
    10
    গ)
    15
    ঘ)
    14

    Explanation

    let the three numbers be a,b and c.. now, The smallest of three consecutive even integers is 40 less than three times the largest means 3c-40=a.. 3c-a=40.. 2c+c-a=40.. c-a=4, as a,b,and c are consecutive even integers.. 2c+4=40.. 2c=36 or c=18.

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