Question

Sum of two consecutive whole numbers is 73. The greater number is _______​

Answer 1

Let one number be x

then another number will be x+1 .

x+x+1=73

2x+1=73

2x=73-1

2x=72

x=72\2

x=36

first number=x=36.

second number=x+1=36+1=37

therefore, the greater number is 37.