Question

Quincy, Ralph, Samantha and Teresa all joined a summer reading program. Quincy read five more books than Ralph did. Ralph read half as many books as Samantha did. Samantha read three books less than Teresa did. Teresa read eleven books. How many books did Quincy read?

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Answer 1

Quincy read 9 books.

Explanation:

Work backwards. Samantha read three less books than Teresa (11-3=8). Ralph read half as many books as Samantha (8/2 = 4). Quincy read five more books than Ralph (4 + 5 = 9).