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You are conducting an inmate count. The previous count was 72. You have discharged 3 inmates, received 5 new inmates, and transferred 1 inmate. What should your new total count be?

Starting with 72 inmates, subtract 3 (discharged) = 69. Add 5 (new) = 74. Subtract 1 (transferred) = 73. So 72 - 3 + 5 - 1 = 73.

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Question: You are conducting an inmate count. The previous count was 72. You have discharged 3 inmates, received 5 new inmates, and transferred 1 inmate. What should your new total count be?

Answer options:

  • 71
  • 73 ✅ 74
  • 75

Correct answer: 74

Explanation: Starting with 72 inmates, subtract 3 (discharged) = 69. Add 5 (new) = 74. Subtract 1 (transferred) = 73. So 72 - 3 + 5 - 1 = 73.

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