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  • Question
  • The product of two consecutive odd numbers is 19043. Which is the smaller one?


  • Options
  • A. 137
  • B. 131
  • C. 133
  • D. 129

  • Correct Answer
  • 137 

    Explanation

    Let the two consecutive numbers are N and N+2

    According to the question
    N (N + 2) = 19043
    ? N2 + 2N - 19043 = 0
    ? N2 + 139N - 137N - 19043= 0
    ? N( N + 139) - 137 ( N - 137 ) = 0
    ? N( N + 139) ( N - 137) = 0
    ? N = 137 and N = - 139
    ? N = 137


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