The number 21 is the sum of two consecutive integers 10 and 11. What is the largest number of positive, consecutive integers whose sum is 21?
+981 The problem asks for consecutive intergers.
10 + 11 = 21
The largest posible number of positve, consecutive intergers must start with 1, since it is the smallest positive integer.
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 21
This is the largest amount of consecutive integers.
6 is your answer.
I hope this helped,
Gavin.
