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Help! How many different ways can you get a total of 100 by adding consecutive numbers?

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Answer:

0 ways...

Explanation:

First find one pair.

x and x + 1

2x + 1 = 100

2x = 99

x = 49.5

49.5 and 50.5

Since the only way is with decimals, there are 0 ways.

User Ryeager
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Answer:

1 at least

Explanation:

1+2=3

14+15=29

49+50=99

50+51=101

40+41=81 9+10=19 81+19=100

the equations bolded are the closest possible ways to get 100 by adding 2 consecutive numbers.

I'll answer as many more as i can find in the comments.

User Stevenmc
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