Question
Mathematics Question on Common Factors and Common Multiples
The product of three consecutive numbers is always divisible by 6. Verify this statement with the help of some examples.
Answer
Among the three consecutive numbers, there must be one even number and one multiple of 3. Thus, the product must be multiple of 6.
**Example:
**(i) 2 x 3 x 4 = 24
(ii) 4 x 5 x 6 = 120