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Question : Directions: A shepherd had 17 sheep. All but eight died. How many was he left with?

Option 1: 17

Option 2: 0

Option 3: 8

Option 4: 9


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 8


Solution : Given:
Total sheep = 17
In the statement, a phrase is used 'all but' that means 'all except'.

The number of sheep that died is 9.
Therefore, the remaining number of alive sheep = 17 – 9 = 8

So, 8 sheep are left with the shepherd. Hence, the third option is correct.

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