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)
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
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)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64806)