Question

If the sum of three consecutive multiples of 4 is 444, then the multiples are 144, 148, 152.

• A. 144, 148, 152
• B. 100, 104, 108

Answer 1

The correct option is A

144, 148, 152

If x is a multiple of 4, then the next two multiples are x + 4 and x + 8

According to the question,

x + (x + 4) + (x + 8) = 444

⇒ 3x + 12 = 444

⇒ 3x = 432

⇒ x = 144

x + 4 = 144 + 4 = 148
x + 8 = 144 + 8 = 152

Therefore the multiples are 144, 148, 152