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Three consecutive integers add up to `51`. What are these integers?

A

`12,13,14`

B

`15,16,17`

C

`16,17,18`

D

`18,19,20`

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The correct Answer is:
`C`
Let us assume
First integer = `x`
Second integer = `x + 1`
Third integer = `x + 2`

Sum of integers = `51`
`:. x + (x+1) + (x+2) = 51`
`x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 51`
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