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[jasonlulu_2000]

And he did. �My fellow researcher, Paul Butler, and I found our first planet in 1995,� Dr. Marcy says. �We worked for ten years without finding anything! But we stuck with it, and our patience paid off.�
　　Since then, the two scientists have discovered 65 of the more than 100 planets found orbiting other stars. Dr. Marcy and Dr. Butler also spotted the first �family� of three planets. In June 2002 they announced another discovery: a Jupiter-like planet orbiting star 55 Cancri.


How many planets orbiting other stars have the two scientists discovered so far?
　　A. 100 B. 69
　　C. 66 D. 65
the answer given is D according to "Since then, the two scientists have discovered 65 of the more than 100 planets found orbiting other stars"

But I think we should add four plantes to this number based on the underlined clues. Am I right?

Thanks

[dragn]

Gosh, this question sure sounds familiar.

Greg

[scottish_tiger]

Re-read this sentence again:

'Since then, the two scientists have discovered 65 of the more than 100 planets found orbiting other stars.'

Then read the question, notice the wording that is common to both, and you will find the answer.

Scottish Tiger
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[jasonlulu_2000]

Thank you, both.