Answer:
5 and 7
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Fast and loose</u>: 12 is written as a sum of two odd numbers as 1+11; 3+9; 5+7. The only consecutive pair is 5 and 7
<u>Let's use algebra</u>: let's call 2n+1 the first and 2n+3 the second.
Their sum is 2n+1 +2n+3 = 4n+4 = 12. Thus, n+1=3 and n= 2. It means the 2 numbers are 2x2+1 =5 and 2x2+3 =7
The answer would 9 my dude. Or atleast i think'
X = original price
(7/5)x = 24000
x = (5/7)24000
x = 17143
the original price was $17,143