Question

If the sum of two consecutive numbers is $201$, find the numbers.

• A. $101$ and $200$
• B. $100$ and $101$
• C. $200$ and $201$
• D. $100$ and $102$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$100$ and $101$

Let the two consecutive numbers be $x$ and $(x+1)$.
Therefore, $x+x+1=201$
$2x+1=201$
$2x=201-1$
$2x=200$ ....(Divide both sides by $2$)
$\therefore x=100$
So, the numbers are $100$ and $101$.

So, option B is correct.