The epic poem currently contains 24 lines. If a person adds 3 lines to the poem every month, in how many months will the poem contain 90 lines? Give the rationale and then the answer.
Let's think step by step. If the epic poem currently contains 24 lines, the total number of lines added for it to reach 90 is 90 - 24 = 66 lines. If a person adds 3 lines to the poem every month, it will take 66 / 3 = 22 months for the poem to contain 90 lines.. The answer is: 22.

Karen is paddling her canoe up a river against the current. On a still pond, Karen can paddle 10 miles per hour. The river flows in the opposite direction at 4 miles per hour. If the river is 12 miles long, how many hours will it take Karen to paddle up it? Give the rationale and then the answer.
Let's think step by step. First find Karen's net speed by subtracting the speed of the current: 10 mph - 4 mph = 6 mph. Then divide the length of the river by Karen's speed to find how long it takes her to paddle up it: 12 miles / 6 mph = 2 hours.. The answer is: 2.

Emani has $30 more money than Howard. If Emani has $150, and they decide to combine and share the money equally, how much money does each get? Give the rationale and then the answer.
Let's think step by step. If Emani has $150, Howard has $150 - $30 = $120. In total, they have $120 + $150 = $270. When they share this money equally, each gets $270 / 2 people = $135 / person.. The answer is: 135.