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Each of the persons A, B, C, D and E possesses Unequal number (<10) of similar items. A, B and C possess 21 items in all, while C, D and E possess 7 items in all. How many items do A and B possess in all

Each of the persons A, B, C, D and E possesses Unequal number (<10) of similar items. A, B and C possess 21 items in all, while C, D and E possess 7 items in all. How many items do A and B possess in all?

(a)

15

(b)

17

(c)

18

(d)

Data is insufficient

Answer:

(b)

Explanation

A and B together possess 17 items as derived from given totals.