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Birthday Jellybeans
Molly's big sister was trying to get a share of her birthday jellybeans. Katy said, "Put some in my pockets; one in the first, two in the second, four in the third, and so on, doubling the number in each pocket. I have three pockets in my jeans and three in my jacket." How many was Katy expecting?
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Supa Easy...
More like a math problem than a teaser.
Why do people seem to think that teasers shouldn't require any math or work? A joke should entertain, a teaser should engage. Both should enlighten.
ahahhahah who gets jellybeans on ther birthday
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