Question

If the sum of two consecutive whole numbers is 53. Find the smaller number.

Answer 1

Let one Consecutive number be = x

Second Consecutive Number = x + 1

A. T. Q.

$x + x + 1 = 53 \\ 2x + 1 = 53 \\ 2x = 53 - 1 \\ 2x = 52 \\ x = \frac{52}{2} \\ x = 26$

Therefore,

1st Consecutive Whole Number = 26

2nd Consecutive Whole Number = 26 + 1 = 27

The Smaller Number is 26.

Answer 2

The smaller number = 26

Given :

The sum of two consecutive whole numbers is 53

To find :

The smaller number

Solution :

Step 1 of 2 :

Form the equation with given data

Let smaller number = x

Then next whole number = x + 1

So two consecutive whole numbers are x and x + 1

By the given condition

x + x + 1 = 53

Step 2 of 2 :

Find smaller number

x + x + 1 = 53

⇒ 2x + 1 = 53

⇒ 2x = 52

⇒ x = 52/2

⇒ x = 26

Thus two consecutive whole numbers are 26 and 27

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