The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 48. Find the middle number of the three? Choose the correct choice:
A) 14  B) 16  C) 18  D) 24  E) 64
Three consecutive even numbers (2P - 2), 2P, (2P + 2).   (2P - 2) + 2P + (2P + 2) = 48   6P = 48 =&gt; P = 8.   The middle number is: 8P = 64.   ANSW64R:64
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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 48. Find the middle number of the three?