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The sum of the cubes of three consecutive natural numbers is divisible by

A
7
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9
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25
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26
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Solution

The correct option is B 9
Let P(n)= sum of cube of three consecutive natural numbers
P(n)=n3+(n+1)3+(n+2)3
Now, P(1)=1+8+27=36 divisible by only 9 from the given option
Hence only option 'B' is correct choice.

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