Reasoning & answer: CoT: He cuts off 9 - 6 = 3 inches when he gets a haircut. That means he needs to cut it every 3 / 1.5 = 2 months. So he gets 12 / 2 = 6 haircuts a year. He gives a 45 * .2 = $9 tip. So that means each hair cut cost 45 + 9 = $54. So he pays 54 * 6 = $324 a year.
The answer: 324
Question: John's hair grows 1.5 inches every month. Every time it gets to 9 inches long he cuts it down to 6 inches. A haircut costs $45 and he gives a 20% tip. How much does he spend on haircuts a year?

Reasoning & answer: CoT: Twice the number of Aaron's brothers is 4 * 2 = 8. Bennett has 8 - 2 = 6 brothers.
The answer: 6
Question: Aaron has four brothers. If the number of Bennett's brothers is two less than twice the number of Aaron's brothers, what is the number of Bennett's brothers?

Reasoning & answer: CoT: The total cost of two pairs of socks is $9.50 x 2 = $19. The total cost of the socks and the shoes is $19 + $92 = $111. Jack need $111 - $40 = $71 more.
The answer: 71
Question: Jack is a soccer player. He needs to buy two pairs of socks and a pair of soccer shoes. Each pair of socks cost $9.50, and the shoes cost $92. Jack has $40. How much more money does Jack need?

Reasoning & answer: CoT: Steve weighs 110 - 8 = 102 pounds. Stan weighs 102 + 5 = 107 pounds. Their total weight is 102 + 107 + 110 = 319 pounds.
The answer: 319
Question:
Stan weighs 5 more pounds than Steve. Steve is eight pounds lighter than Jim. If Jim weighs 110 pounds and the three of them crowd onto a scale at the same time, what is their total weight?