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This arithmetic reasoning problem presents a scenario involving two individuals, Boris and Beck. The problem statement is: 'Boris has 100 apples. Beck has 23 fewer apples than Boris. If Boris gives Beck 10 apples, how many fewer apples does Beck have than Boris now?' The task is to determine the new difference in the number of apples they have after the exchange.

Boris and Beck's Apples Word Problem

The solution begins by calculating Boris's apple count after he gives 10 to Beck. Starting with 100 apples, this is a subtraction operation: $100 - 10 = 90$. Boris is left with 90 apples.

Step 1: Calculate Boris's Final Apple Count (Boris and Beck's Apples Problem)

Boris has 100 apples. Beck has 23 fewer apples than Boris. If Boris gives Beck 10 apples, how many fewer apples does Beck have than Boris now?

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