Reasoning and answer: For every 3 steps forward, he adds 2 more backwards so each 'step' gained costs 5 actual steps. 66 steps distance * 5 steps moved = 330 steps total.
The answer: 330
What was the question?
Question: When Jeffrey walks, for every three steps forward, he takes two steps backwards. Therefore, if the distance between the house and the mailbox is 66 steps, what is the total number of steps Jeffrey takes when he goes from the house to the mailbox?

Reasoning and answer: The number of stores opened is 5 + 10 = 15. The number closed is 2 + 6 = 8. There were 23 + 15 - 8 = 30 stores open.
The answer: 30
What was the question?
Question: The Super Soup franchise had 23 stores in 2018. In 2019, the business opened 5 new stores, but closed the 2 that performed the worst. And in 2020, they opened 10 new stores, closing the 6 worst-performing. How many stores did Super Soup have at the end of 2020?

Reasoning and answer: The number of guests that bring a plus one is 30 / 2 = 15 guests. The total number of guests at the party, including the plus ones, is 30 + 15 = 45 guests. Since there are 3 courses, Wickham will need 45 * 3 = 135 plates.
The answer: 135
What was the question?
Question:
Wickham is throwing a huge Christmas party. He invites 30 people. Everyone attends the party, and half of the guests bring a plus one (one other person). He plans to serve a 3-course meal for the guests. If he uses a new plate for every course, how many plates does he need in total for his guests?