Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles A farmer has 17 sheep, and all but 9 die. How many are left? 17 0 9 8 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The phrase 'all but 9 die' means that 9 sheep survive - they are the exception that didn't die. This tests language comprehension rather than arithmetic, as many mistakenly calculate 17-9=8.