Question

The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 36. The smallest among them is :

• A. True
• B. False
• C. 14
• D. 8

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

Let the three consecutive even numbers be x, x + 2, x + 4

Therefore

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 16

$\Rightarrow$ 3x + 6 = 36

$\Rightarrow$ 3x = 36 - 6

$\Rightarrow$ 3x = 30

$\Rightarrow$ x = 10