Question

Q. 27. (a
(a)
Two consecutive even numbers are such that half of the larger number exceeds one-forth of
the smaller number by 5. Then the larger number is:
(a) 16
(b) 18
(c) 32
(d) 34
Q.28. (8​

Answer 1

Answer:

The number is 18

Step-by-step explanation:

2n 2n+2 are even numbers

half of the larger number = 2n+2/2

one - fourth of small = 2n/4

so

2n+2/2 = 2n/4+5

after simplyfying u get as

2n+16

n=16/2 = 8

larger number = 2(8)+ 2

                           = 18