The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 78. what is the smallest of the three numbers?

Option 1: $30 an hour plus a nonrefundable deposit of $50 option 2: $20 an hour plus a nonrefundable deposit of $75 kyle is renting a jetski for the day. if he can rent the jetski in one hour increments, what is the minimum number of hours must he rent the jetski for option 2 to be a better deal then option 1?

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