Question

9.) If the sum of two consecutive whole numbers is 61, then the larger number is *
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Answer 1

Answer:

If the sum of two consecutive whole numbers is 61, then the larger number is 31.

Step-by-step explanation:

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

According to the given information,

$x+ x+ 1 =61$

$2x + 1 =61$

$2x = 61-1$

$2x= 60$

$x = \frac{60}{2}$

$x =30$

Now,

Small number is $x =30$

And larger number $= x +1 =30+1 =31$