AlgebraQuestion 465 of 550

Three consecutive whole numbers add up to 48. What is the smallest?

  1. 16
  2. 14
  3. 17
  4. 15
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Correct answer: 15

The middle number is 48 ÷ 3 = 16. The smallest is 15.

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