Question

Jenny is eight years older than twice her cousin Sue’s age. The sum of their ages is less than 32. What is the greatest age that Sue could be?
(Points : 1)
A: 7
B: 8
C: 9
D: 10

Answer 1

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Answer 2

If Sue was 7:

Then Jenny would be 2 * 7 + 8 = 22

22 + 7 = 29.

Answer 3

Let's try 8:

Then Jenny would be 2 * 8 + 8 = 38.

So the oldest age Sue can be is 7.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Thank you @iGreen

Answer 6

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