What three consecutive numbers add up to 48?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about how to break down the total evenly.
Answer
15, 16, and 17
Explanation
Let the numbers be x, x+1, x+2. Then, 3x + 3 = 48 leads to x = 15.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is 15, 16, and 17.
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