You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to apply addition or subtraction mathematical operators on the numbers embedded in the text to answer the following question and then only report the final numerical answer.

[EX Q]: Mike joined his school 's band . He bought a trumpet for $ 145.16 , and a song book which was $ 5.84 . How much did Mike spend at the music store ?
[EX A]: 151

[EX Q]: Linda has 34 candies . Chloe has 28 . How many candies do they have in all ?
[EX A]: 62

[EX Q]: There were 9 girls and 14 boys trying out for the schools basketball team . If only 2 of them got called back , how many students did n't make the cut ?
[EX A]:
21