Question

The sum of the squares of three consecutive odd numbers is 251,The numbers are:

• A. 1,3,5
• B. 3,5,7
• C. 5,7,9
• D. 7,9,11

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 7,9,11

Let smallest consecutive odd number be x then the others will be X + 2 and X + 4 X^2+ (X + 2 )^2+( X + 4)^2 =251