How many dwarf planets are in the solar system?

Question: How many dwarf planets are in the solar system?
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Asked by Sir Branon totterdell to Alex, Anaïs, Peter, Shreesha on 19 Mar 2015.
- Peter Maskell answered on 19 Mar 2015:
  
  possibly lots. the first 5 are:- Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Makemake and Haumea.

Question: How many dwarf planets are in the solar system?