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Last year, 240 new houses were built in a neighborhood. So far this year,

5
of them have been sold. How many new houses have been sold this year?
write your answer in simplest form.

User Mariya
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Answer:

At least 5 that were built last year were sold, but we cannot know how many in total were sold this year. Trick question.

User Srkavin
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Answer: 0 have been sold this year last year 5 were sold so there is 235 left

Step-by-step explanation:240-5=235

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