Play Count update during sync

Hi!
I have a question regarding the +Play Count+ of songs in my library.
Let's say that my iPod and my iTunes library are currently in sync,
and the Play Count of a particular song, let's say Song X, currently stands at 10.
If I play Song X three times on my PC through iTunes, and five times on my iPod,
then, if i sync my iPod to iTunes, will the +Play Count+ of Song X be equal to 18? 15? 13?
I'm very meticulous when it comes to the +Play Count+ of my songs.
'hope someone can answer this.
Thanks in advance!

I'm having this same problem, it's driving me up the wall, is there some way to fix it? THis bug, or whatever it is? I didn't have these problems until I downloaded some of the new software updates a few days ago...

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