Question

15.The sum of two consecutive numbers is 71. Find the numbers
a) 35 and 37 b)37 and 38
c)35 and 36
d)40 and 41​

Answer 1

Answer:

option c ) 35 and 36

Step-by-step explanation:

35+36=71

Answer 2

Answer:

35 and 31

Step-by-step explanation:

let the first consecutive number be x

then second consecutive number be x + 1

A/Q

x+x+1 = 71

2x + 1 = 71

2x = 71-1

x = 70/2

x = 35

first consecutive number 35

second number 36

then option c is correct

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