Which of the following MUST yield an integer when divided by 3? Choose the correct choice.
A) The sum of three consecutive positive integers.
B) The square of a prime number.
C) The sum of two odd integers.
D) The product of three consecutive odd numbers.
E) The difference between a multiple of 8 and a multiple of 3.
For option A: Let the numbers be (x-1), (x), (x+1), .   Now, (x-1) + (x) + (x+1) = 3(x). Hence A is true. No need to check other answers since there can only be one correct answer.   So, The sum of three consecutive positive integers.ns(The sum of three consecutive positive integers.).
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Which of the following MUST yield an integer when divided by 3?