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The sum of three consecutive natural numbers is a multiple of .

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2
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4
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3
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5
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Solution

The correct option is C 3
Let the three consecutive natural numbers are n, (n + 1) and (n + 2),
Sum of the three consecutive natural numbers = n + (n + 1) + (n + 2)
= 3n + 3 = 3(n + 1).
Hence, the sum of three consecutive natural numbers is a multiple of 3.

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