Multiple choice softskills creativity A farmer has 17 sheep, and all but 9 die. How many are left? 17 8 9 7 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The phrase 'all but 9 die' means 9 sheep survive. So 9 sheep are left alive. Options 17, 8, and 7 are incorrect - they misunderstand the meaning of 'all but 9'.