document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=986389>Question 986389</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Nathan giving all of his cookies to each of his three sisters. To the oldest he gives half of the cookies and 1/2 of a cookie. He then gives half of what is left and a 1/2 of a cookie to his second sister. Finally,he gives half of what is now left and 1/2 of a cookie to his youngest sister. At no time is a cookie broken or cut. How many cookies did Nathan have to begin with? There is more than one correct answer and Nathan gave all his cookies so you must use all cookies.......need help ASAP please <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "He begins with 7 cookies.  Half of 7 is 3.5 plus a half is 4 to the oldest, leaving 3.  Half of 3 is 1.5 plus a half is 2 to the middle sister, leaving 1.  Half of 1 is 1/2 plus a half is 1 leaving 0.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "John<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it\r<BR>\n" );
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