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Reena noted the electricity meter readings of her house. Last month's reading was 118 units. This month's reading is 193 units. How much electricity did she use in one month?
This month's reading _____
Last month's reading _

She used _____ units of electricity.

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This month's reading 193 units
Last month's reading 118 units

She used 75 units of electricity.

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