Reasoning and answer: Each free throw counts as 1 point, so 5 successful free throws means she scores 5 * 1 = 5 points. Each 3 pointer counts as 3 points, so this means Liz scores 3 * 3 = 9 points from 3 pointers. Each jump shot counts as 2 points, meaning Liz scores 4 * 2 = 8 points of jump shots. Liz's opponents score 10 points during the quarter, meaning their lead is 30 points in total before accounting for Liz's scoring. Liz scores a total of 5 + 9 + 8 = 22 points in the quarter. This amount is subtracted from the lead of Liz's opponents, meaning they win by 30 - 22 = 8 points.
The answer: 8
What was the question?
Question: Liz's basketball team is down by 20 points in the final quarter of their game. Liz goes on a shooting spree, sinking 5 free throw shots, 3 three-pointers, and 4 other jump shots. The other team only scores 10 points that quarter, and none of Liz's teammates manage to score any points. How much does Liz's team lose by at the end of the game?


There are 3 + 1 = 4 people in the house. So they drink 4 * 2 = 8 cups of coffee a day. That means they use 8 * .5 = 4 ounces of coffee a day. So they use 4 * 7 = 28 ounces of coffee a week. So he spends 28 * 1.25 = $35.
The answer: 35
Reverse engineering the question: James replaces the coffee for the household. There are 3 other people in the house and everyone drinks 2 cups of coffee a day. It takes .5 ounces of coffee per cup of coffee. If coffee costs $1.25 an ounce, how much does he spend on coffee a week?


Reasoning and answer: 5% of $2000 is (5 / 100) * $2000 = $100. After removing his transport fare, he will have $2000 - $100 = $1900 left.
The answer: 1900
What was the question?
Question: Mr. John works at a shopping mall and receives a monthly income of $2000, but he spends approximately 5% of this amount on public transport to and from the mall in a month. How much will he have left after deducting his monthly transport fare from his income?


The amount of money they currently make in a year is 12 * 4000 = $48000. The additional amount they need to make is $60000 - $48000 = $12000 per year. So, they should make $12000 / 12 = $1000 more every month.
The answer: 1000
Reverse engineering the question: A shoe company sells $4000 worth of shoes every month. If they want to make $60000 in an entire year how many more dollars per month should they make selling shoes?


Reasoning and answer: Two bracelets cost 2 x $4 = $8. Thus, Paula spends $8 + $5 = $13. Olive spends $3 + $4 = $7. Therefore, Paula and Olive spend $13 + $7 = $20 in all.
The answer: 20
What was the question?
Question: A kiddy gift shop sells bracelets at $4 each, keychains at $5 each, and coloring books at $3 each. Paula and Olive want to buy presents for their friends. Paula buys two bracelets and a keychain, while Olive buys a coloring book and a bracelet. How much do Paula and Olive spend in total?


Reasoning and answer: From city A to city B, the bus carried 3 / 4 * 200 = 150 passengers. On the return trip, the bus carried 4 / 5 * 200 = 160 passengers. In total, the bus carried 160 + 150 = 310 passengers.
The answer: 310
What was the question?
Question:
A bus has a capacity of 200 people. If it carried 3/4 of its capacity on its first trip from city A to city B and 4/5 of its capacity on its return trip, calculate the total number of people the bus carried on the two trips?