If "n" is a positive integer divisible by 3 and n is less than or equal to 44, what is the highest possible value of n?

To determine the highest possible value of "n," we start with the fact that "n" is a positive integer that must be divisible by 3 and also must not exceed 44.

To find the largest positive integer less than or equal to 44 that is divisible by 3, we can first calculate the largest multiple of 3 that is less than or equal to 44. When we divide 44 by 3, we get approximately 14.67. This indicates that the largest whole number we can use as a multiple of 3 is 14.

Multiplying 3 by 14 gives us:

3 × 14 = 42.

Therefore, 42 is the largest number that meets the criteria of being both less than or equal to 44 and divisible by 3.

The other values presented in the question—44, 45, and 43—do not satisfy the conditions. Specifically, 44 itself is not divisible by 3. Number 45 exceeds 44, and 43 is odd and also not divisible by 3.

In summary, 42 is the largest integer that is both positive, fits within the specified limit, and is divisible by 3.