Riddle

What 3 positive numbers give the same result when multiplied and added together?

Choose an answer

A.2, 3 and 4
B.1, 1 and 2
C.2, 2 and 2
D.1, 2 and 3
Hint: It's a word with 3 letters, starting with "1".

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Why this is the answer

1 + 2 + 3 = 6 and 1 x 2 x 3 = 6, making them the only three positive numbers whose sum and product are equal.

This riddle is filed under Math Riddles and rated Medium.

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