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.

Q: Jacques earns 8.6 dollars per hour . For each hour over 40 hours he earns 12.9 dollars per hour . If he works 55.5 hours in a week , what pay should he receive ?

A: 543.95
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Q: John can read 4 books a day . John reads every Monday and Tuesday . How many books would John read in 6 weeks ?

A: 48
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Q: There are 115 pencils in the drawer . Sara placed 100 pencils in the drawer . How many pencils are now there in all ?

A:
215
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