Question

The sum of two consecutive whole numbers is 53. The smaller number is
(a) 25
(b) 26
(c) 29
(d) 23​

Answer 1

Answer:

26 is the smallest

because 26+27=53

Answer 2

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Let the two consecutive whole numbers be x and (x +1)

= x + (x+1) = 53

= x + x + 1 = 53

= 2x + 1 = 53

= 2x = 53 – 1

= 2x = 52

= x = 52/2

= x = 26