If the product of three consecutive integers is 120, what is the middle integer?
Category: Math · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Think of three numbers that when multiplied give you 120.
Answer
5
Explanation
The integers 4, 5, and 6 multiply to give 120, making 5 the middle integer.
This is a hard math riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is 5.
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