general math MCQ #1389

The sum of the square of the three consecutive even natural numbers is 1460. Find the numbers?

general math MCQ #1389

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The sum of the square of the three consecutive even natural numbers is 1460. Find the numbers?

    • A) 18, 20, 22
    • B) 20, 22, 24
    • C) 22, 24, 26
    • D) 24, 26, 28

    Answer: 20, 22, 24

    Explanation: Let the three consecutive even numbers be n, n+2, n+4; n² + (n+2)² + (n+4)² = 1460 gives n = 20; the numbers are 20, 22, 24.