Q: Given a math problem with context and a question and 5 answer choices, the task is to provide the correct answer choice based on the problem. You must choose one of the given answer choices by letter: a, b, c, d, or e; anything else is invalid.
Problem: the sum of the squares of 3 consecutive natural number is 2030. what is the middle number ?
Options: a. 25, b. 26, c. 27, d. 28, e. 29
A:
b