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Q: The sum of three consecutive multiples of 3 is 72. What is the second largest number ?

  • 1
    27
  • 2
    24
  • 3
    21
  • 4
    42
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Answer : 2. "24"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 24 Explanation: Let the numbers be 3x, 3x + 3 and 3x + 6.Then,3x + (3x + 3) + (3x + 6) = 729x = 63x = 7Largest number = 3x + 6 = 27. => Second largest number = 27 - 3 = 24

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