SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive numbers is 1965. What are the three numbers? I never know how to do the consecutive number problems. Need assistance. Thank you. :)

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Question 187332: The sum of three consecutive numbers is 1965. What are the three numbers?


I never know how to do the consecutive number problems. Need assistance. Thank you. :)

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the smallest number be
The next larger number will be
The next larger number will be
given:






The numbers are 654, 655, and 656
check:




OK

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