The smallest of three consecutive even integers is 40 less than three times the largest. What is the largest of these integers? Select the correct option:
A) 14
B) 17
C) 18
D) 19
E) 20
let the three numbers be a,b and c..   now The smallest of three consecutive even integers is 40 less than three times the largest means 3c-40=a..   3c-a=40..   2c+c-a=40..   c-a=4, as a,b,and c are consecutive even integers..   2c+4=40..   2c=36 or c=18   ANSWER:18
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The smallest of three consecutive even integers is 40 less than three times the largest. What is the largest of these integers?