Definition: You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to make use of mathematical concepts like probability, combinatorics, linear equations, sequences/series, or simple operators like addition, subtraction, division, or multiplication to answer the given question. Choose the best option from the 5 given options and report that option.
Input: Question: If the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 40 more than the average of these numbers, then the largest of these numbers is?

 Option A: 20

 Option B: 24

 Option C: 22

 Option D: 26

 Option E: 27

Option C