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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 48\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 56\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 64\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 72\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 80 </math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 48\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 56\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 64\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 72\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ 80 </math> | ||
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| + | In each class, there are <math>16-2=14</math> more students than rabbits. So for all classrooms, the difference between students and rabbits is <math>16 \times 4 = \boxed{\textbf{(C)}\ 64}</math> | ||
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Problem
Each third-grade classroom at Pearl Creek Elementary has 18 students and 2 pet rabbits. How many more students than rabbits are there in all 4 of the third-grade classrooms?
Solution
In each class, there are 
more students than rabbits. So for all classrooms, the difference between students and rabbits is 
