Math & Logic · Ages 12–15
Riddle #146
The sum of three consecutive whole numbers is 72. What are the three numbers?
You solved this one before
Answer: 23, 24, and 25
n + (n+1) + (n+2) = 72 → 3n + 3 = 72 → n = 23.
Math & Logic · Ages 12–15
The sum of three consecutive whole numbers is 72. What are the three numbers?
You solved this one before
Answer: 23, 24, and 25
n + (n+1) + (n+2) = 72 → 3n + 3 = 72 → n = 23.