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: Ella owns 2 dogs . Each day , 1 dog eats 0.125 scoop of dog food and the other dog eats 0.125 scoop . Together , how much dog food do the 2 dogs eat each day ?

A: 0.25
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Q: A pet shelter had 17 puppies when another 55 were brought in . If 8 puppies a day are adopted , how long would it take for all of them to be adopted ?

A: 9
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Q: James ate 22 carrot sticks before dinner and 15 more after dinner . How many carrot sticks did he eat ?

A:
37
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