SOLUTION: Jill sold half of her comic books and thn bought 16 more she now has 36 with how many did she begin?

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Question 472493: Jill sold half of her comic books and thn bought 16 more she now has 36 with how many did she begin?
Answer by gilwa(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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she started with 40
so 40 divided by half is 20
she bought 16 more and now has a total of 36
40/2 = 20
20+16= 36
answer= 40