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2007 Cayley Problem 17

On an island there are two types of inhabitants: Heroes who always tell the truth and Villains who always lie. Four inhabitants are seated around a table. When each is asked "Are you a Hero or a Villain?", all four reply "Hero". When asked "Is the person on your right a Hero or a Villain?", all four reply "Villain". How many Heroes are present?

\textbf{(A)}\ 0\quad \textbf{(B)}\ 1\quad \textbf{(C)}\ 2\quad \textbf{(D)}\ 3\quad \textbf{(E)}\ 4

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