Question

Together, Louisa and Jill scored more than 30 points in the basketball game. If Jill scored 12 points, how many points P did Louisa score?
A. P > 18
B. P > 42
C. P < 42
D. P < 18

Answer 1

i think it is (D)

Answer 2

@lgbasallote

Answer 3

if P<18 and jill scored 12 points...

let's say P scored 17 (that's less than 18 after all)

so their total will be 12 + 17 = 29 <--this is NOT greater than 30

Answer 4

(C)

Answer 5

so less than 42

Answer 6

if P is 43 then 12 + 43 = 55 <--still qualifies as more than 30

Answer 7

@Hero perhaps it's wiser not to use equal signs in inequalities?

Answer 8

I meant to use an inequality sign

Answer 9

l + j > 30
j = 12

l + 12 > 30
l > 30 - 12
l > ?