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Challenge Level
Peter, Melanie, Amil and Jack received a total of 38 chocolate eggs.
Jack had one less than Peter.
Peter had 5 less than Melanie.
Amil had half as many as Melanie.
Peter had 2 more than Amil.
How many eggs did each person have?
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NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.
NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.