If the sum of three consecutive integers is k, then which of the following is a possible value of k?
A. 199
B. 200
C. 201
D. 202
E. 203
The OA is C
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Solution:
Since the sum of any three consecutive integers must be a multiple of 3 (e.g., 1 + 2 + 3 = 6; 8 + 9 + 10 = 27, etc.), then k could be 201 (notice that it’s the only number in the given choices that is a multiple of 3).
Answer: C
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