Question

The sum of two consecutive even integers is 78. Which number is the greater of the two integers? A.36 B.38 C.39 D.40 E.42

Answer 1

Divide 78 by 2

78 / 2 = 39  ( odd number)

so 78 would = the even number before and after 39

38 + 40 = 78

the larger number is 40