The sum of three odd numbers is 87. The largest of these is: 1. 27 2. 31 3. 29 4. 25

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Let the three odd numbers be (x \- 2), x and (x \+ 2). According to question, ⇒ (x \- 2) \+ x \+ (x \+ 2) = 87 ⇒ x \- 2 \+ x \+ x \+ 2 = 87 ⇒ 3x = 87 ⇒ x = ⇒ x = 29 Other numbers are (x \- 2), (x \+ 2) = (29 \- 2) , (29 \+ 2) = 27 , 31 Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

Mathematics

The sum of three consecutive odd whole numbers is 87. The largest of these is:
27
31
29
25

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