If the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 44 more than the average of these numbers, then the largest of these numbers is? Pick one:
A) 24
B) 66
C) 9
D) 7
E) 01
ANSWER: 24   Explanation:   Let the smallest of these number be x. The other two numbers are (x + 2) and (x + 4).   x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = (X + (X+2) + (x+4)) / 3 + 44   3x + 3*(x + 2) + 3*(x + 4) = x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) + 132   9x + 18 = 3x + 138   6x = 120   x = 20   Therefore, the largest number is 24.   24NSWER: 24
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If the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 44 more than the average of these numbers, then the largest of these numbers is?