NECO Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 14
Question 14 of 50 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Mary has $3.00 more than Ben but $5.00 less than Jane. If Mary has $x, how much do Jane and Ben have altogether?
- A. $(2x-8)
- B. $(2x+8)
- C. $(2x-2)
- D. $(2x+2)Correct
Explanation
Mary = Ben+3, so Ben = x-3. Mary = Jane-5, so Jane = x+5. Ben+Jane = (x-3)+(x+5) = 2x+2.
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