Question

If the sum of two consecutive numbers is 16 and the greater of them is x then the smaller number is -----

a) 16 b) 14 c) 8 d) 7​

Answer 1

Answer:

16

Explanation:

Let ,the two consecutive number be x and 2(16-x),

x+2(16-x)=16

x+32-2x =16

-x =16-32

-x =-16

x = 16

Answer 2

Explanation:

greater no. = x

and the no.s are consecutive

therefore smaller no. = x-1

ATQ

x-1 + x = 16

2x = 17

x = 7.5

greater no. = 7,5

smaller no. is = 6.5

there is some error in ques or answer because sum of 2 consecutive whole no.s is always odd it can't be even