The boat had 20 - 3 = 17 sheep make it to shore. 3 sheep drowned, so 2 * 3 = 6 cows drowned. 10 cows on the boat - 6 drowned = 4 cows made it to the shore. 17 sheep + 4 cows + 14 dogs = 35 animals made it to shore.
The answer: 35
Reverse engineering the question: A boat carrying 20 sheep, 10 cows and 14 dogs capsized. 3 of the sheep drowned. Twice as many cows drowned as did sheep. All of the dogs made it to shore. How many total animals made it to the shore?


Reasoning and answer: They earned 6 x $3 = $18 for the shoes they sold. They earned 18 x $2 = 36 for the shirts they sold. So, they earned $18 + $36 = $54 in total for the clothing they sold. Therefore, Sab and Dane earned $54 / 2 = $27 each.
The answer: 27
What was the question?
Question: Sab and Dane sold 6 pairs of shoes that cost $3 each and 18 shirts that cost $2. How much will each of them earn if they divided their total earning?


A third of $30 is $30 * (1 / 3) = $10. She spent $10 from $30 leaving $30 - $10 = $20. She spent another $8 leaving $20 - $8 = $12 which she saved.
The answer: 12
Reverse engineering the question: Annabelle collected a weekly allowance of $30. She spent a third of it buying junk food, then spent another $8 on sweets. Out of guilt she decides to save the rest. How much did she save?


Reasoning and answer: Before his birthday, Estevan has 24 / 3 = 8 polka - dot blankets. After his birthday, Estevan has 8 + 2 = 10 polka - dot blankets.
The answer: 10
What was the question?
Question: Estevan has 24 blankets. One-third of the blankets have polka-dots. For his birthday, his mother gives him 2 more polka-dot print blankets. How many polka-dot blankets does Estevan have in total?


Jose has half as many bottles of domestic wine as imported wine, or 2400 / 2 = 1200 bottles of domestic wine. In total, he has 2400 + 1200 = 3600 bottles of wine. If the guests drink one - third of all his wine, then they will have consumed 3600 / 3 = 1200 bottles of wine. Thus, after the party, Jose's private cellar will have 3600 - 1200 = 2400 remaining bottles of wine.
The answer: 2400
Reverse engineering the question: Jose is a collector of fine wines. His private cellar currently holds 2400 bottles of imported wine and half as many bottles of domestic wine as imported wine. If Jose holds a party and the guests drink one-third of all his wine, how many bottles will remain in his cellar?


In 4 months, he will lose 3 x 4 = 12 kilograms. So his weight will be 97 – 12 = 85 kilograms.
The answer: 85
Reverse engineering the question:
A boxer weighs 97 kg at 4 months from a fight. He is on a diet that allows him to lose 3 kg per month until the day of the fight. How much will he weigh on the day of the fight?