Verified Answer :

The sum of a number b and 3 is greater than 8 and less than
12

=> b + 3 < 8

=> b + 3 > 12

Now,
let’s combine this into an expression:

=> 8 < b+3 < 12

=>  (8 - 3) < b < (12 - 3)

=> 5 < b < 9

Thus, the answer in the given situation is 9 because 9 is greater than 8 but
less than 12.