Solve the Problem. -In a Recent International Gymnastics Competition, the U.S., China, and U.S

question 140

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-In a recent International Gymnastics competition, the U.S., China, and Romania were the big winners. If the total number of medals won by each team are three consecutive integers whose sum is 51 and the U.S.
Won more than China who won more than Romania, how many medals did each team win?

• A)U.S.: 18 medals; China: 17 medals; Romania: 16 medals
• B)U.S.: 19 medals; China: 18 medals; Romania: 17 medals
• C)U.S.: 53 medals; China: 52 medals; Romania: 51 medals
• D)U.S.: 16 medals; China: 15 medals; Romania: 14 medals

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