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The sum of two consecutive numbers is 131. What are the two numbers? A. 64 and 65 B. 64 and 67 C. 65 and 66 D. 130 and 131

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Subtract 1:

131-1 =130

Divide by 2:

130/2 = 65

First number is 65

For the second number take the first number and add the 1 that you originally subtracted:

Second number : 65 + 1 = 66

The numbers are 65 + 66 = 131

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