Two consecutive odd positive integers, both above 1, sum to more than 10. Which is the smallest such pair?
- 1 and 3
- 3 and 5
- 7 and 9
- 5 and 7
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Correct answer: D. 5 and 7
x + (x + 2) > 10 gives x > 4, and the smallest odd integer above 4 is 5, giving 5 and 7.