Daniel had a number of cookies. After eating one, he gave half the remaining ones to his sister. After eating another cookie, he gave half of what was left to his brother. Daniel now had only 15 cookies left. How many cookies did she start with?

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1.	Daniel had a number of cookies. After eating one, he gave half the remaining ones to his sister. After eating another cookie, he gave half of what was left to his brother. Daniel now had only 15 cookies left. How many cookies did she start with?
A.	61
B.	23
C.	63
D.	65
Answer» D. 65

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Daniel had a number of cookies. After eating one, he gave half the remaining ones to his sister. After eating another cookie, he gave half of what was left to his brother. Daniel now had only 15 cookies left. How many cookies did she start with?

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