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Question
Aunt Jane seemed to think that there was a mistake in the wedding present she had given Jack. Why?
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Solution
Aunt Jane had given Jack and Jill just 200 pounds as a wedding gift. But Jack claimed to have bought the house. He had the car and all gadgets at home. So, she wondered if she had given them 2000 pounds instead.
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