Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
A box holds 2 dozen doughnuts. If the family ate 8 doughnuts, how many doughnuts are left?

### Response:
Two dozens of doughnuts are equal to 2 x 12 = <<2*12=24>>24 doughnuts.
Since 8 doughnuts were eaten, therefore 24 - 8 = 16 doughnuts are left.
#### 16