The sum of the squares of three consecutive natural numbers is 2030. What is the middle number?
A. 25
B. 27
C. 24
D. 26
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Answer: D. 26
Answer: (D) 26
Let the numbers be n − 1, n, n + 1. Sum of squares = 3n² + 2 = 2030, so n² = 676.
n = 26. Check: 25² + 26² + 27² = 625 + 676 + 729 = 2030.
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· 27 Oct 2026
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