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42.
A shepherd had 17 sheep. All but nine died. How many was he left with ?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'All but nine died' means 'All except nine died' i.e. 9 sheep remained alive.
Discussion:
15 comments Page 2 of 2.
Sunita agarwal said:
7 years ago
How many are left? please tell clearly.
Shruti chauhan said:
6 years ago
How?Anyone please explain.
Abhinav said:
6 years ago
This means all died but 9 remained < all but 9 died > here but means all except 9 died which means 9 are alive.
Swami said:
5 years ago
Yes, 9 is the answer.
According to the question, all but nine died.
All sheep 17.
9 not died.
Similarly 17-x=9,
17-9=x,
8=x,
17-8=9.
Answer is 9 sheep.
According to the question, all but nine died.
All sheep 17.
9 not died.
Similarly 17-x=9,
17-9=x,
8=x,
17-8=9.
Answer is 9 sheep.
Sudhanshoo said:
4 years ago
Just remember "BUT Means EXCEPT"
All 17 died except 9.
17-9 = 8 are dead so alive is 9.
or except 9 everyone R.I.P so, the answer is 9.
All 17 died except 9.
17-9 = 8 are dead so alive is 9.
or except 9 everyone R.I.P so, the answer is 9.
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