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Marcy had 24 stamps, while Jane and Susan had none. Marcy gave 1/2 of
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Marcy had 24 stamps, while Jane and Susan had none. Marcy gave 1/2 of her J stamps to Jane, and Jane passed 1/3 of her stamps along to Susan. If Marcy then gave Susan 1/3 of her remaining stamps, how many stamps did Susan receive from Marcy and Jane?
A. 8
B. 12
C. 25
D. 31
E. 36
A. 8
B. 12
C. 25
D. 31
E. 36
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Re: Marcy had 24 stamps, while Jane and Susan had none. Marcy gave 1/2 of
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12 Jul 2022, 05:08
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Susan = 0
Marcy = 24
Jane = 0
Marcy gave half to Jane = 12
Jane gave 1/3 to susan = (1/3)*12=4
Marcy gave 1/3 of the remaining to susan = 4
Susan has 4+4 = 8
Marcy = 24
Jane = 0
Marcy gave half to Jane = 12
Jane gave 1/3 to susan = (1/3)*12=4
Marcy gave 1/3 of the remaining to susan = 4
Susan has 4+4 = 8
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