Question

Jenny had some candy to
give to her three children.
She first took nine pieces
for herself and then evenly
divided the rest among her
children. Each child
received three pieces. With
how many pieces did she
start?

Answer 1

Answer: 18

Step-by-step explanation:

9 for herself

3*3=how many given to her children in total

9+9=18

or

9+3+3+3=18