Sum of two consecutive nos is 55, larger one is?

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Sum of two consecutive nos is 55, larger one is?..

Answer / swetcha

Given that the sum of two consecutive numbers is 55
Let the numbers be x and x+1
x+(x+1)=55
therefore x=27 and the largest number is 28
therefore the answer is 28

Is This Answer Correct ?    106 Yes 11 No

Sum of two consecutive nos is 55, larger one is?..

Answer / ashwin

x+x+1 =55
2x+1=55
2x=54
x=27
But x+1 is the largest number compared to x.So answer is 27+1=28

Is This Answer Correct ?    17 Yes 1 No

Sum of two consecutive nos is 55, larger one is?..

Answer / dinesh

2x+1=55
2x=55 -1
2x=54
x=54/2
x=27

Is This Answer Correct ?    24 Yes 32 No

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