Between the founding of Santiago in 1541 and the declaration of independence in 1818, how many years passed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 277 years
- Step 1: Subtract 1541 from 1818. Step 2. The result is 277. Answer: 277 years. Why not the others: The others are arithmetic errors.
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