The sum of two consecutive integers is at least 52. what is the least possible pair of integers?

a.) 27 and 28
b.) 25 and 26
c.) 24 and 25
d.) 26 and 27

Choice B and C, when the two numbers are summed, are below 52, therefore could not be the answer. A and D are possible answer candidates, but remember that the problem asked for the least possible pair. A yields a sum of 55, D yields a sum of 53.  therefore, choice D) 26 and 27 is your answer.