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The sum of two consecutive whole numbers is 53. The smaller number is (a)25 (b)26 (c)29 (d)23

Answer»

(b) 26

Because,

Let the two consecutive whole numbers be x and (x +1)

= x + (x+1) = 53

= x + x + 1 = 53

= 2x + 1 = 53

= 2x = 53 – 1

= 2x = 52

= x = 52/2

= x = 26



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