Question

If the sum of two consecutive even numbers is 34, the numbers are
a) 12, 22
b) 16, 18
c) 14, 20
d) 17, 17

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B.Because the consecutive even numbers in the above are 16 and 18.

:.Correct option is Option B.

or

Let,

One number be 'x'.

:.The other number be x+2

:. x + (x +2 ) = 34

2x + 2 = 34

2x = 34 - 2

2x = 32

:. x = 16

:. The two consecutive even numbers are 16 and 18.