The sum of two consecutive odd natural numbers is $140$ . Find the bigger number.

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71

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Solution

The correct option is C $71$
Let the integer be $x$ .
The two consecutive odd number $= x, x + 2$

Sum $= x + x + 2 = 140$
$2 x = 138 x = 69$

The length of larger number $= x + 2 = 71$ .

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