Math problem solving
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* Problem: Apple Orchard
The owner hired three watchmen to guard his apple orchard, but a stranger got in and stole some apples. On the way out, the stranger met each watchman, one at a time. To each he gave half of the apples he had then, plus 2 more besides. He escaped with one apple. How many apples did he pick and attempt to steal?
*Problem: Jogging Rate
Ryan jogged 2 miles in 15 minutes. At this rate, how long would it take him to jog 26 miles?
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