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I am greater than 54 fewer tens than 90?

I am a number less than 36 I am greater than 24?
I am a number less than 8 tens 5 ones I am greater than 27 I have fewer ones I have fewer ones I am not 33?

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In all cases, we will let x represent the number.
1) 54 tens = 540
90 - 540 = -450
x > -450

2) x < 36 and x > 24
24 < x < 36

3) 8 tens and 5 ones = 80 + 5 = 85
x > 85

4) x > 27
x < 33
And the value in the ones place is less than the value in the tens place, so
30 ≤ x ≤ 32
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