CAT 1995 — QA Question 19
2 Variable EquationsEasy
Three consecutive positive even numbers are such that thrice the first number exceeds double the third by 2, then the third number is
Answer & solution
Correct answer: 14
- A
10
14
- C
16
- D
12
Solution
If the numbers are (x – 2), x and (x + 2), then 3(x – 2) – 2 = 2(x + 2).
∴ x + 2 = 14.