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advanced-mathThe product of two consecutive positive even integers is 168. Find the integers.
A
12 and 14
B
10 and 12
C
14 and 16
D
8 and 10
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer.
- Setup: Let integers be and .
- Equation: .
- Factor: .
- Result: (since positive). Next integer is 14.
Choice B is incorrect because product is 120. Choice C is incorrect because product is 224. Choice D is incorrect because product is 80.