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The sum of two consecutive even number is 86. The larger of two is(a)46 (b)36 (c)38 (d)44 |
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Answer» (d) 44 Because, Let the two consecutive even numbers be x and (x +2) = x + (x+2) = 86 = x + x + 2 = 86 = 2x + 2 = 86 = 2x = 86 – 2 = 2x = 84 = x = 84/2 = x = 42 The larger number is (x +1) = 42 +2 = 44 |
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