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). While 2 watchmen were guarding an orchard, a thief slipped in and stole some apples. On his way out, he met the rst watchman who threatened to turn him in. The thief said, \"I'll give you half of what I have plus 2 more if you don't turn me in.\" The watchman agreed. Turning the comer, the thief met the other watchman and made the same deal with him. He then found himself with only one apple. How many apples did he steal? app les