Mary has &3.00 more than Ben but &5.00 less than Jane. If Mary has &x,
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2022
Mary has &3.00 more than Ben but &5.00 less than Jane. If Mary has &x, how much does Jane and Ben have altogether?
- A. &(2x-8)
- B. &(2x+8)
- C. &(2x-2)
- D. &(2x+2)
Correct Answer: D. &(2x+2)
Explanation
Mary(m),
Ben(b)
Jane(j)
m = b +3
m = j - 5
where m = x
b = x - 3 and j = x + 5
b+ j → x - 3 + x + 5
= 2x +2
Jane and Ben have $(2x+2)
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