WAEC Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 14
Question 14 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) 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 does Ben and Jane have altogether?
- A. $(2x−8)
- B. $(2x+8)
- C. $(2x−2)
- D. $(2x+2)Correct
Explanation
Ben = x−3. Jane = x+5. Ben+Jane = (x−3)+(x+5) = 2x+2.
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