Question

The sum of two consecutive multiples of $6$ is $66$. Find these multiples.

Answer 1

Let the two consecutive multiples of $6$ be $6x$ and $6x+6$

According to the given condition,

$6x+6x+6=66$

$12x+6=66$

$12x=60$

$x=5$

Thus required multiples are $30$ and $36$.