If 5 < x < 11 and y = x + 6, what is the greatest possible integer value of x + y?	Choose the most appropriate option:
A) 25  B) 26  C) 27  D) 28  E) 29

Rationale: "x + y = x + x + 6 = 2 x + 6 we need to maximize this value and it needs to be an integer . 2 x is an integer when the decimal of x is . 0 or . 5 the largest such value is 10.5 then x + y = 10.5 + 16.5 = 27 . the answer is c ."
Answer: C