The sum of three consecutive multiples of 8 is 888. Find the multiples
Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Harshit Singh
5 Years ago
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Let the three consecutive multiples of 8 be 8x, 8(x+1) and 8(x+2). According to the question, 8x + 8(x+1) + 8(x+2) = 888 ⇒ 8 (x + x+1 + x+2) = 888(Taking 8 as common) ⇒8(3x+3)=888 ⇒3x+3=888/8 ⇒3x+3=111 ⇒3x=111-3 ⇒3x=108 ⇒x=108/3 ⇒x=36 Thus, the three consecutive multiples of 8 are: 8x=8×36=288 8(x+1)=8×(36+1)=8×37=296 8(x+2)=8×(36+2)=8×38=304