Question 3
A book store had a box of text books. One half and 8 fewer books were sold on the first
day. One half of the remaining part and 2 more books were sold on the second day. One
half of the remaining part and 1 fewer book were sold on the third day. Finally, 9 books
are left. How many book(s) did the box contain originally?

day. One half of the remaining part and 2 more books were sold on the second day. One
half of the remaining part and 1 fewer book were sold on the third day. Finally, 9 books
are left. How many book(s) did the box contain originally?
