You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to apply a single mathematical operators like addition, subtraction, multiplication or division on the numbers embedded in the text to answer the following question and then only report final the numerical answer.

[EX Q]: There are 6 pencils and 7 rulers in the drawer . Benny placed 3 pencils in the drawer . How many pencils are now there in total ?
[EX A]: 9

[EX Q]: Mrs. Sheridan has 17 cats . Mr. Sheridan gave her 14 more cats . How many cats does Mrs. Sheridan have altogether ?
[EX A]: 31

[EX Q]: William starts with 15 tickets . He buys 3 more . How many tickets does William end with ?
[EX A]:
18