If the sum of the 3 consecutive integers is 240, then the sum of the two larger integers is :
A
79
B
159
C
169
D
161
Correct Answer: 161
x + ( x + 1) + ( x + 2) = 240 3x = 237 x = 79 ( x + 1) + ( x + 2) = 2x + 3 = 2 × 79 + 3 = 161