The sum of three consecutive numbers is 87. The middle number is
Options:
A . 30
B . 27
C . 29
D . 28
Answer: Option C Answer: (c)Let three consecutive natural numbers be x, x+1, x+2. According to the question, x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 873x + 3 = 873x = 84 ⇒ x = $84/3$ = 28Middle number = 28 + 1 = 29 OR,$87/3$ = 29
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