The sum of two consecutive number is 97. Which is the larger number? Choices:
A) 42  B) 49  C) 44  D) 45  E) 46
Let consecutive number be x, x+1   Therefore sum of the consecutive number is x + x+1=97   2x+1=97   2x=96   x=48   Therefore larger number is x+1=49   ANSWER:49
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The sum of two consecutive number is 97. Which is the larger number?