What is the algebraic expression for the word phrase, "31 less than k and 15"

Question

A) 31k + 15
B) k - 31 + 15
C) 31 - k + 15
D) 31 < k + 15****

Answer 1

I do not know if that means
(k-31) + 15 which is B
or
(k+15) - 31 which is also B

( creepy question )

Answer 2

If it were
31 ... is... less than k and 15 I would agree with your answer D by the way