The product of two consecutive even numbers is 624. What is the sum of the two numbers?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Given:
The product of two consecutive even numbers = 624
According to the formula:
The numbers = x, x+2
x(x+2) = 624
x² + 2x − 624 = 0
624 = 24 × 26
The numbers = 24, 26
Sum = 24 + 26 = 50