Sum of two consecutive nos is 55, larger one is?

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1. Given that the sum of two consecutive numbers is 55
   Let the numbers be x and x+1
   x+(x+1)=55
   therefore x=27 and the largest number is 28
   therefore the answer is 28

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2. x+x+1 =55
   2x+1=55
   2x=54
   x=27
   But x+1 is the largest number compared to x.So answer is 27+1=28

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3. Let the firt number be n,
   The largest number will be n+1
   Their sum
   n+n+1=55
   2n+1=55
   2n=54
   n=27
   Largest number =27+1=28

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