SOLUTION: Which of the following numbers is NOT the sum of three consecutive odd integers? a 75 b 123 c 297 d 313

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Question 275078: Which of the following numbers is NOT the sum of three consecutive odd integers?
a 75 b 123 c 297 d 313
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Which of the following numbers is NOT the sum of three consecutive odd integers?
a 75 b 123 c 297 d 313
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d is not.
All such sums are divisible by 3, and "d" is not.
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The sum of any 3 consecutive odd integers is divisible by 3.
The sum of any 3 consecutive even itegers is divisible by 3.
The sum of any 3 consecutive numbers is divisible by 3.