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Gumowl, let the 3 consecutive numbers be n-1, n AND n+1 that are the consecutive multiples of 999.

Thus, X = Sum of those multiples.
X = [ (n-1) + n + (n+1) ]*999 = 3n*999.

Thus, whether X is ODD or EVEN depends on n.

Statement-2: x is positive.
    We cannot decide on the basis of just X being positive.
    X can be either ODD or EVEN despite being positive.
    Thus, St-(2) is insufficient.

Statement-1: The smallest number of the three multiples is even.
    (n-1) * 999 = EVEN
    EVEN * ODD = EVEN -----> (n-1) = EVEN
    Thus, n is ODD.

Therefore, St-(1) is sufficient.

Hence, the correct answer is A.
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