WORD PROBLEMS 1

The sum of four consecutive numbers is 1358. Find the 3rd number.

Solution

Let the numbers be as shown in the table below

1st number	2nd number	3rd number	4th number	TOTAL
n	n+1	n+2	n+3	1358

Then, n + (n+1) + (n+2) + (n+3) = 1358

4n + 1+2+3= 1358

4n + 6 = 1358

4n = 1358 – 6

4n = 1352 

4n = 1352

 4        4

n = 338

3rd number = n +2

                   = 338 + 2

                   = 340

Hence the 3rd number is 340

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