A police division has 300 officers. After budget cuts, 15% are laid off. Of the remaining officers, 20% are promoted to supervisory roles. How many officers remain as non-supervisors?

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A204
B210
C200
D220

✓ Correct answer: A. 204 After layoffs: 300 × (1−0.15) = 255 officers. Supervisors: 255 × 0.20 = 51. Non-supervisors: 255 − 51 = 204.

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