The Sum of Three Positive Numbers Is $65$ the Second Number Is 5

question 61

Multiple Choice

The sum of three positive numbers is $65$ . The second number is 5 $\text { less }$ than the first, and the third is 5 times the first. What is the $\text { third }$ number?

• A) \(10\)
• B) \(50\)
• C) \(12\)
• D) \(20\)
• E) \(24\)

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