Final answer:
To find the possible values of the number that satisfies the given condition of the problem, we need to solve the equation 2x + 8 > 47. The possible values for the number are any numbers greater than 19.5.
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve this problem, we need to translate the given information into an equation. Let's assume the number is represented by x.
The sum of twice the number and 8 is greater than 47, so the equation becomes 2x + 8 > 47.
To find the possible values of the number, we need to solve this equation.
Subtracting 8 from both sides gives us 2x > 39.
Dividing both sides by 2, we get x > 19.5.
So, the possible values for the number are any numbers greater than 19.5. Therefore, the correct answer is (d) 20.