Find two consecutive numbers whose sum is 115.
A) 55, 56
B) 56, 57
C) 59, 60
D) 57, 58
E) 54, 55

Name: Find two consecutive numbers whose sum is 115. A) 55, 56 B) 56, 57 C) 59, 60 D) 57, 58 E) 54, 55
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Let the two consecutive numbers be x and x+1. Then, according to the problem, we have:
x + (x+1) = 115
Simplifying the equation:
2x + 1 = 115
2x = 114
x = 57
So the two consecutive numbers are 57 and 58, which is Option D.

Find Two Consecutive Numbers Whose Sum Is 115