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Jim the Farmer came to the market to sell apples. The 1st buyer bought half of all the apples and another half an apple. The 2nd buyer bought half of what was left and also half an apple. The 3rd buyer bought only one apple. After that Jim run out of all the apples.
How many apples had Jim brought to the market?
How many apples had Jim brought to the market?
Explanations
7 apples initially.1st buyer: 3.5 apples + 0.5 apple = 4 apples. Three apples are left.
2nd buyer: half of 3 apples (or 1.5 apples) + 0.5 apple = 2 apples. One apple is left.
3rd buyer: the remaining 1 apple.
Check 7 apples
Check 14 apples
Check 21 apples
Check 28 apples
