The sum of two consecutive number is 87. Which is the larger number?	Choose the most appropriate option.
A) 42	B) 43	C) 44	D) 45	E) 46
Let consecutive number be x, x+1   Therefore sum of the consecutive number is x + x+1=87   2x+1=87   2x=86   x=43   Therefore larger number is x+1=44   ANSWER:44
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The sum of two consecutive number is 87. Which is the larger number?