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Logical Puzzles Medium 1 min

A bus has exactly 40 passengers. At the first stop, 12 get off and 7 get on. At the second stop, 9 get off and 5 get on. How many passengers are on the bus after the second stop?

Hint
Apply each stop sequentially.

Answer

31 passengers.

Explanation

After the first stop there are 40 - 12 + 7 = 35 passengers. After the second stop there are 35 - 9 + 5 = 31 passengers.

Step-by-Step Solution

40 - 12 + 7 = 35
35 - 9 + 5 = 31
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