Question

At the end of the year, a library reported 32 books lost or stolen and 24 books were sent out for repair. If the library originally had 1,219 books, how many were left on the shelves or in circulation?

A. 1,219
B. 1,187
C. 1,163
D. 1,275

Answer 1

there were D. 1163 books left on the shelves or in circulation.

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let us count the number of books that are NOT on the shelves now.

1st step: 32 + 24 = 56

2nd step: the total number of books minus the amount of books that are damaged or out: 1,219 - 56 = 1163

Answer 2

C. 1,163

Explanation:

Total books = books on shelves + books lost + books out for repair

What do we know

1219 = books on shelves + 32 + 24

1219 = books on selves + 56

Subtract 56 from each side

1219-56 = books on shelves - 56

1163 = books on shelves