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Re: If a, b, and c are consecutive even integers and a < b < c, all of the [#permalink]
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In questions with setups different from the one here, however, you may want to use a more conceptual approach.


Thank you! Do you have some rules or principles that could help us in deciding whether we should picki numbers or solve it algebraically?

IMO, I think that always we have to try to solve it algebraicaly because it is safer. We have to pick numbers when we are sure that one case or few cases represent every possible situation.
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Great reply Ian. How much do these books cost. How will I get these books. What does "advanced" mean - 50, 51 level


I'll make a more detailed announcement about my materials soon, but I have problem sets designed for test takers in about the 45-51 range, and topic-specific books which are aimed at above average test takers. If you'd like more information, feel free to send me an email at the address in my signature.
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Re: If a, b, and c are consecutive even integers and a < b < c, all of the [#permalink]
Let integers be a= x-2, b= x, c= x+2
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a+c = 2x (has to be divisible by 4 as x is an even no.)

b+c = 2x +2 = 2(x+1) as x is an even no. x+1 is odd, so eq. becomes 2 * odd hence cannot be divisible by 4

no need to check rest option B is ans.
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