Answer:
least value of n is 9
Step-by-step explanation:
Mary has n sheep. Then she buys 17 extra sheeps.
Mray = n + 17 sheeps
Sam had exactly 4 times as mary. Then Sam sold 8 of his sheep.
Sam = 4n - 8 sheep.
Sam has more sheep than Mary
Sam sheep is greater than Mary
4n - 8 > n + 17
Collect like terms
4n - n > 17 + 8
3n > 25
Divide both sides by 3
n > 25/3
n > 8.3333
Note: the value of n must be whole
Therefore, least value of n is 9
