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Which number sentence correctly solves this problem?

There are 44,732 people living in Brownville. There are 17,251 living in Crossville. How many more people live in Brownville than in Crossville?



A.
44,732 + 17,251 = 61,983


B.


44,732 – 17,251 = 33,521


C.


44,732 – 17,251 = 27,481


D.
44,732 + 17,251 = 51,983

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i got the same question :D

User Boldewyn
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the answer is c because in the problem it said how many more so you have to subtact 44,732 - 17,251 which is 27,481
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