Multiple choice general knowledge

A farmer has 17 sheeps, all but 9 died. How may sheep were left?

  1. 17 live sheep

  2. 8 live sheep

  3. 9 live sheep

  4. 1 live sheep
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C Correct answer
Explanation

All but 9 died means that 9 survived. The phrase 'all but X' indicates X are the exception that remain. Many incorrectly subtract 9 from 17.

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