A shopkeeper had 1,200 items in stock. He sold 397 items on Monday and 486 items on Tuesday. How many items were left?
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Step 1: Total items sold = 397 + 486.
Step 2: 397 + 486: Add 397 + 400 = 797, then 797 + 86 = 883.
Step 3: Items left = 1200 - 883.
Step 4: 1200 - 883: 1200 - 900 = 300, then add back 17: 300 + 17 = 317.
317 items were left.
Correct answer: 317
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