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A correctional officer is supervising an activity involving 3 groups of inmates. Group A has 17 inmates, Group B has 24 inmates, and Group C has 19 inmates. If 5 inmates from Group B are transferred to Group A, what is the new total number of inmates in Group B?

Initially, Group B has 24 inmates. If 5 inmates are transferred out of Group B, the new total for Group B is 24 - 5 = 19 inmates.

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Question: A correctional officer is supervising an activity involving 3 groups of inmates. Group A has 17 inmates, Group B has 24 inmates, and Group C has 19 inmates. If 5 inmates from Group B are transferred to Group A, what is the new total number of inmates in Group B?

Answer options:

  • 22 inmates
  • 29 inmates ✅ 19 inmates
  • 31 inmates

Correct answer: 19 inmates

Explanation: Initially, Group B has 24 inmates. If 5 inmates are transferred out of Group B, the new total for Group B is 24 - 5 = 19 inmates.

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