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PLEASE HELP Jane has twice as many cousins as James. Bryan has 5 cousins, which is 11 less that Jane has. How many cousins does James have?

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Answer:

James has 8 cousins

Explanation:

Bryan =5

Jane =Bryan + 11=5+11=16 ( Bryan has 11 cousins less than Jane)

James: 1/2 Jane=16/2=8 cousins ( Jane has twice as James)

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