MATHS REFLECTION
A pirate captain decided to buy new boots for his crew of 40. Half his crew each had wooden peg leg and wore a boot on the other foot. That'll save money. He thought. Three-quarters of the rest of the crew wore boots, and sneakers. How many boots did the captain need to buy.
PROBLEM
1/2 of 40= 20
3/4 of 20= 15
ANSWER: 15
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