Question

Three consecutive positive even numbers are such that thrice the first number exceeds double the third by 2, the third number is

विकल्प

• 10

• 14

• 16

• 12

Answer 1

14
Explanation:
Let 3 consecutive even no be x, x + 2, x + 4
According to question,
3x = 2(x + 4) + 2
⇒ 3x = 2x + 8 + 2
⇒ x = 10
Hence, third number = 10 + 4 = 14