instruction:
You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to apply addition or subtraction mathematical operators on the numbers embedded in the text to answer the following question and then only report the final numerical answer.
question:
For Halloween Faye scored 47 pieces of candy . She ate 25 pieces the first night and then her sister gave her 40 more pieces . How many pieces of candy does Faye have now ?
answer:
62


question:
Jason joined his school 's band . He bought a flute for $ 142.46 , a music stand for $ 8.89 , and a song book for $ 7 . How much did Jason spend at the music store ?
answer:
158.35


question:
Nancy 's old washing machine could only wash 9 pieces of clothing at a time . If she had to wash 19 shirts and 8 sweaters how many loads would she have to do ?
answer:

3