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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 78. What is the largest of the three?

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A24
B26
C28
D30

Step-by-Step Solution

Let the numbers be

x, x + 2, x + 4

. Then

3 x + 6 = 78

, so

x = 24

and the largest is

x + 4 = 28

.

Answer: C) 28

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