Sam has 21 candies. His mother gives him 52 candies. He eats 34 candies. His father takes 9 candies. How many candies does he have now?

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A 30
B 42
C 26
D 38

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Answer: A. 30

Sam has total 21+52 = 73 candies. He eats 34 and his father takes 9 candies, so the total number of candies taken out 34+9 = 43. So, the number of candies left: 73-43 = 30.

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Sam has 21 candies. His mother gives him 52 candies. He eats 34 candies. His father takes 9 candies. How many candies does he have now?

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