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Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasyCompleting a simple two-way count

Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question

A class of 40 pupils was asked whether they like cats. 25 said yes. How many said no?

Answer: 15

40 − 25 = 15.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 10
10 is a subtraction slip.
If you answered 25
25 is the number who said yes.
If you answered 65
65 adds the two numbers.

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