An Installer Has 109 Strap Hangers in the Truck

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Short Answer

An installer has 109 strap hangers in the truck. On a job, 45 straps are used on hot water supply lines and 33 on return lines. The installer also uses 12 straps on an electrical conduit that carries wires to the furnace. Find the number of straps that are left in the truck.

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