The product of two consecutive odd numbers is 323. What is the sum of the two numbers?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Given:
The product of two consecutive odd numbers = 323
According to the formula:
Let the numbers be = x−2, x
(x−2) · x = 323
17 × 19 = 323
The numbers are = 17, 19
Sum = 17 + 19 = 36