Question

The sum of three consecutive multiples of 8 is 888. Find the multiple.

Answer 1

Let the multiples be x, (x+8), (x+16)
Given that the sum of three consecutive multiples of 8 is 888
Thus, x + (x + 8) + (x + 16) = 888
3x + 24 = 888
3x = 888 - 24
3x = 864
x = $\frac{864}{3}$
x = 288
Therefore the multiples are :

x = 288
x +8 = 296
x+16 = 304