Question

There is a jar of jelly beans, Dad was hungry so he ate half. Brother wanted some too, so he ate a third, Mom saw brother eating some and ate a fourth. Mom gave 6 to Sister and gave 3 to Grandma.

How many Jelly beans were in the jar originally?
Justify your answer.

Answer 1

(1/2)x + (1/3)x + (1/4)x ==

Oops -- Dad, Brother, and Mom ate more than was in the jar.