Question

The sum of three consecutive numbers is 87. The greatest among these three numbers is :

• A. 26
• B. 28
• C. 29
• D. 30

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

30

Let the three consecutive numbers be $x,x+1,x+2$

According to the question,

$x+x+1+x+2=873x=84x=28$

$x+28x+1=29x+2=30$

The three consecutive numbers are $28,29,30$.

The greatest number $=30$