In the afternoon there are 2355 - 629 = 1726 loaves of bread left. By the evening there is a delivery and there are now 1726 + 489 = 2215 loaves of bread.
The answer: 2215
Reverse engineering the question: A supermarket has 2355 loaves of bread at the start of the day. By afternoon, 629 loaves are sold, and a further 489 loaves are delivered to the supermarket by their supplier in the evening. How many loaves of bread are there at the end of the day?


Reasoning and answer: They spent $400 / 4 = $100 on school supplies. They spent $300 / 2 = $150 on food. They had $300 - 150 = $150 left.
The answer: 150
What was the question?
Question: The PTA had saved $400 set aside after a fundraising event. They spent a fourth of the money on school supplies. Then they spent half of what was left on food for the faculty. How much money did they have left?


An even split is 50%. If the monthly subscription is $14, but I pay only 50% that means I pay every month $14 * 50% = $7. We know that in 1 year there are 12 months. Therefore if each month I pay $7, in 12 months I'd pay $7 * 12 = $84.
The answer: 84
Reverse engineering the question: Your video streaming subscription costs $14 a month. If you're evenly splitting the cost with your friend, how much do you pay in total after the first year for this service?


Reasoning and answer: The six T - shirts cost 6 x $8 = $48. The four sweaters cost 4 x $18 = $72. And five jackets normally cost 5 x $80 = $400. So, a discount of 10 / 100 x $400 = $40 for the five jackets. Thus, the selling price of the five jackets is $400 - $40 = $360. Hence, the total cost of all the items is $48 + $72 + $360 = $480. The sales tax is equal to 5 / 100 x $480 = $24. Therefore, Kevin has to pay $480 + $24 = $504. including the sales tax.
The answer: 504
What was the question?
Question: A shopping center sells T-shirts at $8 each, a sweater at $18, and a jacket at $80. The jacket is on sale with a 10% discount. The sales tax is 5%. Kevin wants to buy six T-shirts, four sweaters, and five jackets for his children. How much does Kevin have to pay for all the items, including the sales tax?


He sold his car for 20000 * .8 = $16,000. He bought the new car for 30,000 * .9 = $27,000. That means he was out of pocket 27,000 - 16,000 = $11,000.
The answer: 11000
Reverse engineering the question: James decides to replace his car. He sold his $20,000 car for 80% of its value and then was able to haggle to buy a $30,000 sticker price car for 90% of its value. How much was he out of pocket?


First we need to know what half of Bills toys are, 60 toys / 2 = 30 toys. Hash has 9 toys + 30 toys = 39 toys. Together the boys have 60 toys + 39 toys = 99 toys.
The answer: 99
Reverse engineering the question:
Hash has nine more than half as many toys as Bill has. If Bill has 60 toys, how many total toys do the boys have?