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I don't know that I've ever read a statement where something like "209 salads and drinks" meant 209 of each and not 209 total.

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If "209 drinks and salads" were on the evenings sheet for a wedding, it would mean 209 of each.

Furthermore, if a worker would come up to me an question, "Does this mean 209 of each" I would think he kid is not bright and needs direction for everything????!!!!

For instance, "100 boys and girls in the class". I read that as 100 students total, not 100 of each.

I think the difference is context. You would normally expect a drink with each salad.

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