Three consecutive integers are such that four times the smallest is three times the largest. Find the largest integer.
A
6
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B
8
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C
10
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D
12
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Solution
The correct option is B8 Let the three consecutive integers be x,(x+1),(x+2) As per the problem, we have 4x=3(x+2) ∴4x=3x+6 ∴4x−3x=6 ∴x=6 Largest integer will be (x+2)=6+2=8