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The product of two consecutive positive integers is 156. The smaller integer is:
A10
B11
C12
D13
E14
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 12
1. Identify what is being asked: this is a **Number Properties** question.
2. Apply the standard approach for this question type to evaluate each option.
3. The correct answer is **C. 12** — it satisfies the conditions of the stem.
_Source: GMAC Official 12 Sample Questions (mba.com)_
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