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1 . If the sum of 3 consecutive integers is 150, then the sum of the two smaller integers is:

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Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Let the integers be x, x + 1 and x + 2 respectively.

Then, x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 150

or, 3x + 3 = 150

or, 3x = 150 - 3 = 147

or, x = 147/3 = 49

Then, sum of the two smaller integers = x + x + 1 = 49 + 49 + 1 = 99.