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The sum of three consecutive natural numbers divisible by 3 is 45. The smallest number is :
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)Let the numbers be : 3x, 3x + 3 and 3x + 6 According to the question, 3x + 3x + 3 + 3x + 6 = 459x + 9 = 459x = 45 – 9 = 36x = $36/9$ = 4The smallest number = 3x = 3 × 4 = 12
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Answer: (a)Let the numbers be : 3x, 3x + 3 and 3x + 6 According to the question, 3x + 3x + 3 + 3x + 6 = 459x + 9 = 459x = 45 – 9 = 36x = $36/9$ = 4The smallest number = 3x = 3 × 4 = 12
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