Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles What is the sum of two consecutive odd numbers, the difference of whose squares is 48? 24 28 32 36 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Let consecutive odd numbers be n and n+2. Then (n+2)²-n²=48, giving 4n+4=48, so n=11. The numbers are 11 and 13, with sum 24. This uses the algebraic identity (x+y)²-(x-y)²=4xy.