Question

The sum of two consecutive even numbers is 38. What is the larger number?

Answer 1

let the two consecutive integers are x and x+1;

as per the given condition ;

x+x+1 = 38;

2x +1= 38;

Now finding the value of x;

2x = 38-1 = 37;

x = 37/2;

x = 18.5;

and x + 1 = 18.5+1= 19.5 large number