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Eggs laid by four hens in one week: Hen A: 6 Hen B: 4 Hen C: 7 Hen D: 5

Which choice most accurately completes the statement? 'The four hens laid ____ eggs in total.'

  1. A. 22Correct
  2. B. 20
  3. C. 24
  4. D. 7

Answer: A. 22

6 + 4 + 7 + 5 = 22.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 20
20 leaves out 2 of the eggs.
C. 24
24 adds 2 too many.
D. 7
7 is Hen C's count alone.

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