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Find the smallest among three consecutive odd natural numbers whose sum is 87.

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Solution

Let the three consecutive odd natural numbers are n,n+2 and n+4

It is given that their sum is 87

So,
(n)+(n+2)+(n+4)=87

3n+6=87

3n=876=81

So, n=813=27

Smallest no. is 27.

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