The average of three consecutive odd numbers is 14 more than one-third of the first of these numbers, what is the last of these numbers?  Choose the correct choice from the following:
A) 17
B) 19
C) 15
D) Data inadequate
E) None of these
Let the three consecutive odd numbers be   x – 2, x, x + 2 respectively.   According to question,   x=x−2/3+14   ∴ 3x – x + 2 = 42 ⇒ 2x = 40   ∴ x = 20 = an even number, which goes against our supposition.   Answer Data inadequate
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The average of three consecutive odd numbers is 14 more than one-third of the first of these numbers, what is the last of these numbers?