document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=332145>Question 332145</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have a plate of whole cookies. I gave Tim half of what was on the plate, plus half of a cookie. I gave Beth half of what was left on the plate, plus half of a cookie. I gave Michelle half of what was left on the plate, plus half of a cookie. I have no cookies left on my plate and I did not have to break any in half. How many cookies were on the plate to begin with? </SPAN>\n" );
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