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Question

The sum of three consecutive integer numbers is 696. The smallest of the three is?

A

231.

B

232.

C

230.

D

233.

Soln.
Ans: a

Let the numbers be n - 1, n and n + 1. The sum is 3n. We are given 3n = 696, ⇒ n = $696/3$, i.e., n = 232. So the smallest is 231.

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