Question

Mary had several cookies. After eating one, she gave half of what was left to brother. Mary now had only five cookies left. How many cookies did she start with

Answer 1

Answer:

hey mate here's the solution of your question....

Step-by-step explanation:

let total cookies be x

after eating one left cookies=x-1

given to brother=x-1/2

left to marry=x-1/2

now cookies left to marry are given i.e 5

now therefore 5=x-1/2

                         5*2=x-1

                         10=x-1

                          10+1=x

                            11=x

therefore no of total cookies is 11

hope this would help you....

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