instruction:
Given a math word problem, answer the following question. You might need to apply addition or subtraction mathematical operators on the numbers embedded in the text to answer the question and then only report the final numerical answer.
question:
a chef had 46 apples . after making some pies he had 14 left . how many apples did he use ?
answer:
32

question:
some deer families are also moving out to avoid the shortage of grass that will result from occasional blizzards . if there are 79 deer families in the area and around 45 of them stayed how many deer families moved out ?
answer:
34

question:
because of the decision sofia asked the students to suggest specific types of food . if 279 students suggested adding mashed potatoes while 234 suggested adding bacon to the menu how many students participated in the suggestion of new food items ?
answer:
513