AlgebraMediumSmallest of three consecutive multiples of 5
Algebra practice question
The sum of three consecutive multiples of 5 is 90. What is the smallest of the three?
Answer: 25
Let the numbers be n, n + 5, n + 10: 3n + 15 = 90, so n = 25.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 15
- 15 divides 90 by 6.
- If you answered 30
- 30 is the middle number.
- If you answered 35
- 35 is the largest.
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