Question

Sum of three consecutive integer is $51$.Find the first integer

• A. $151$
• B. $16$
• C. $17$
• D. $18$
• E. $15$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $16$

let x,x+1,x+2 be these consecutive integers

Given, x+(x+1)+(x+2)=51

$\Rightarrow 3x+3=51$

$\Rightarrow 3x=48$

$\Rightarrow x=16$

$\therefore$ $1^{st}$ integer =16.