If 14 sanctions programs exist and 12 apply to countries, how many do not apply to countries?

If 14 sanctions programs exist and 12 apply to countries, how many do not apply to countries?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer: (B)

Counting the total and subtracting the part that fits the category shows what remains. There are fourteen sanctions programs in total, and twelve apply to countries. The ones that do not apply to countries are the remainder. Fourteen minus twelve equals two, so two sanctions programs do not apply to countries.

Counting the total and subtracting the part that fits the category shows what remains. There are fourteen sanctions programs in total, and twelve apply to countries. The ones that do not apply to countries are the remainder. Fourteen minus twelve equals two, so two sanctions programs do not apply to countries.