Question

If the sum of 7 and 9 is more than 12 add 3; if less, subtract 2. the correct answer is

Answer 1

The sum of 7 and 9 is:

7 + 9 = 16

The sum which is 16 is greater than 12. Therefore we add 3 to the sum:

16 + 3 = 19

Therefore the correct answer to this problem is 19.