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Riddle: A farmer has 17 sheep, and all but 9 run away. How many are left?

A farmer has 17 sheep, and all but 9 run away. How many are left?

Need a hint?
Read the words all but slowly.
Reveal the answer
NineAll but 9 means every sheep except 9 ran off. So 9 sheep stay with the farmer, and no subtraction is needed.

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