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Jimmy bought four hats. A week later half of all his hats were destroyed in a fire. There are now only 19 hats left. With how many did he start?

Jimmy bought four hats. A week later half of all his hats were destroyed in a fire. There are now only 19 hats left. With how many did he start?
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Jimmy bought four hats. A week later half of all his hats were destroyed in

a fire. There are now only 19 hats left. With how many did he start?

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User Paul Gordon
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Answer:

23

Explanation:

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User Mayhem
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Answer:

He had 38

You simply multiply the number by 2 because it's half.

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User Scott Switzer
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