2012 Cayley Problem 1

The value of \dfrac{5-2}{2+1} is

\textbf{(A)}\ 3\quad \textbf{(B)}\ 1\quad \textbf{(C)}\ -1\quad \textbf{(D)}\ -5\quad \textbf{(E)}\ 5

If there are no answer choices shown, enter a numerical answer.

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