Doughnut Consumption in a 7-Day Period: How Many Extra Did I Eat?

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In a 7-day period, consuming a box of 7 doughnuts by Tuesday and then 1 doughnut each on Wednesday and Thursday results in a total of 9 doughnuts eaten. The calculation confirms that 7 doughnuts were consumed by Tuesday, followed by 2 additional doughnuts later in the week. The discussion highlights the straightforward nature of the math involved. There was initial uncertainty about the total, but the breakdown clarifies the consumption pattern. Ultimately, the total extra doughnuts eaten is 2 beyond the original plan.
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I buy a box of 7 doughnuts and intend to eat 1 a day starting on say a Friday. Say I get greedy and eat all 7 doughnuts by the end of Tuesday and then buy another box of doughnuts and eat 1 a day starting from the Wednesday. How many extra doughnuts have I eaten during the 7 day period starting on the Friday?
 
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So you ate 7 doughnuts through Tuesday and then ate one on Wednesday and one on Thursday. That's a total of 7+ 2= 9 doughnuts in 7 days. Why did you have any doubt about this?
 

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