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# If x, y, and z are consecutive integers such that x > y > z

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If x, y, and z are consecutive integers such that x > y > z and the sum of x, y, and z is a multiple of 10, which of the following could be the value of x?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 9
D. 10
E. 12

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Guys I think 2 answers are correct. What do you come up with?
[Reveal] Spoiler: OA

Last edited by Bunuel on 21 Jul 2013, 09:19, edited 1 time in total.
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Hi All,

This question can be easily beaten by a bit of "brute force" and TESTing THE ANSWERS.

We're given a very specific set of restrictions in this prompt:
1) X, Y and Z are CONSECUTIVE INTEGERS
2) X > Y > Z
3) X+Y+Z = a multiple of 10

We're asked which of the 5 answer COULD be the value of X given these restrictions. Rather than staring at the screen or doing layered math, we can "brute force" the answers until we find one that fits these restrictions..

Answer A: X = 0
In this case, the numbers would be 0, -1, and -2. The sum = -3 which is NOT a multiple of 10. Eliminate A.

Answer B: X = 1
In this case, the numbers would be 1, 0, and -1. The sum = 0 which IS a multiple of 10. B IS the answer.

[Reveal] Spoiler:
B

For the sake of argument, if you did not immediately realize that 0 is a multiple of 10, then you could quickly TEST the remaining 3 options and quickly disprove them.

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