18 - Paul: 8 candies
Kid #1: 5 candies
Kid #2: 5 candies
Kid #3: 5 candies
8+5+5+5
8+10+5
8+15
23
Paul had 23 pieces of candy to start with
20 - ?/(1/2) + $6 = $14
?/(1/2) + $6 = $14
$14 - $6 = $8
$8 x 2 = $16
$16/(1/2) + $6 = $14
Jill's weekly allowance is $16.00
Your answer is: Paul-23 candies ; Jill- $16.00
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