Question

Find two consecutive even whole numbers, whose sum is $38$.

• A. $10$ and $14$
• B. $18$ and $20$
• C. $16$ and $34$
• D. $12$ and $29$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $18$ and $20$

Let the two consecutive numbers be $x$ and $x+2$.

Given their sum is $38$.

Therefore, $x+x+2=38$

$\Rightarrow 2x=36$

$\Rightarrow x=18$

Other number is $x+2=18+2=20$.

So, the numbers are $18$ and $20$.