Question

IF THE DIVISION OF 2 CONSECUTIVE ODD INTEGERS GIVES 0.71 AS THE RESULT WHAT IS THE GREATER OF THE TWO?

Answer 1

Answer:

7

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two consecutive odd integers are x and x+2

Now, x/(x+2) = 0.71

=> x/(x+2) = 71/100

=> 100x = 71(x+2)

=> 100x = 71x + 71*2

=> 100x = 71x + 142

=> 100x - 71x = 142

=> 29x = 142

=> x = 142/29

=> x = 4.9 ≅ 5

So, the numbers are x = 5

ans x + 2 = 5 + 2 = 7

Hense the greater number is 7.