Consecutive numbers are whole numbers that follow in order such as 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. find three consecutive numbers such that the sum of the first and third is 118.

At the beginning of year 1, carlos invests $600 at an annual compound interest rate of 4%. he makes no deposits to or withdrawals from the account. which explicit formula can be used to find the account's balance at the beginning of year 5? what is, the balance?