The sum of two consecutive number is 109. Which is the larger number?  Pick
A) 42
B) 43
C) 44
D) 45
E) 55
Let consecutive number be x, x+1   Therefore sum of the consecutive number is x + x+1=109   2x+1=109   2x=108   x=54   Therefore larger number is x+1=55   ANSW55R:55
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The sum of two consecutive number is 109. Which is the larger number?