Question

Out of $587$ cats in a rescue shelter, $178$ got adapted. $286$ more cats were added later. How many total cats are in the shelter now?

• A. $595$
• B. $695$
• C. $696$
• D. $685$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $695$

Cats in rescue shelter $=587$
Adopted $=178$

Step 1:

Cats left $=587-178$

Step 2:
Number of cats added $=286$

Total number of cats $=286+409$

Total number of cats $=286+409=695$