Question

If the sum of two consecutive odd numbers is $54$, find the numbers.

• A. $26$ and $28$
• B. $27$ and $28$
• C. $26$ and $29$
• D. $25$ and $28$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $26$ and $28$

Let the two consecutive odd numbers be $x$ and $(x+2)$.
Therefore, $x+x+2=54$
$2x+2=54$
$2x=54-2$
$2x=52$ ...(Divide both sides by $2$)
$\therefore x=26$
So, the numbers are $26$ and $28$.

So, option A is correct.