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1 . The sum of five consecutive integers is equal to 3 times the largest. What is the largest of the integers?

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Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Let the integers from smallest to largest be x - 2, x - 1, x, x + 1 & x + 2 respectively.

Then, x - 2 + x - 1 + x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 3(x + 2)

or, 5x = 3x + 6

or, 5x - 2x = 6

or, 2x = 6

or, x = 3

So, the largest intger is 3 + 2 = 5.