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-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 81 and the U.S. won more than China who won more than Romania, how many medals did each team win?
A) U.S.: 29 medals; China: 28 medals; Romania: 27 medals
B) U.S.: 83 medals; China: 82 medals; Romania: 81 medals
C) U.S.: 28 medals; China: 27 medals; Romania: 26 medals
D) U.S.: 26 medals; China: 25 medals; Romania: 24 medals

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The sum of three consecutive integers is 81. Let the integers be x, x+1, and x+2. Solving x + (x+1) + (x+2) = 81 gives x = 26. Therefore, the integers are 26, 27, and 28. The U.S. won 28, China 27, and Romania 26.

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