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SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-27

  • question_answer
    The sum of three consecutive odd natural numbers is 87, the smallest of these numbers is

    A) 29                                

    B) 31

    C) 23                                

    D) 27

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Let first odd natural number \[=x\] then, second odd natural number\[=x+2\] and third odd natural number\[=x+4\] According to question,             \[x+x+2+x+4=87\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[3x=81\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[x=27\] \[\therefore \] Then, smallest odd natural number\[=27\]


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