Jack needs to put his shoes on, then help both his toddlers tie their shoes. If it takes Jack 4 minutes to put his shoes on, and three minutes longer to help each toddler with their shoes, how long does it take them to get ready?
Step-by-step reasoning:
18
First figure out how long it takes to help one toddler: 4 minutes + 3 minutes = 7 minutes.

Then multiply the time per toddler by the number of toddlers: 7 minutes / toddler * 2 toddlers = 14 minutes.

Now add the time spent helping the toddlers to the time Jack spends on his own shoes: 14 minutes + 4 minutes = 18 minutes.

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The answer is 18