The sum of three consecutive even integers is $84$ . Find the least of the integers.

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Solution

The correct option is C $26$
Let the least integer be $a$
Given that $a + a + 2 + a + 4 = 84$
$\Rightarrow 3 a = 84 - 6 = 78$
$\Rightarrow a = 26$

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