Let N, x and y be positive integers such that N = x + y, 2 25, then how many distinct values are possible for N?

CAT 2020 Slot 3 QA Q2 Number Systems

Question 2 of the Quantitative Ability (QA) section, CAT 2020 Slot 3, with CAT's official answer.

Let N, x and y be positive integers such that N = x + y, 2 < x < 10 and 14 < y < 23. If N > 25, then how many distinct values are possible for N?

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