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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? 7 8 9 10

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the correct answer is b

User Berislav Lopac
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Sue age = x

jenny age = 2x+8

then, x+2x+8 = 32

3x=24

x=8

So, answer is option B.