Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Two ladies played cards for candy; the winner received one piece per game from the loser. When it was time for one of the ladies to go home, one lady had won three games, while the other lady had won three new pieces of candy

  1. 3

  2. 6

  3. 9

  4. 12

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C Correct answer
Explanation

If one lady won 3 games, she gained 3 pieces. For the other to have 3 new pieces, she must have won 6 games (6 won - 3 lost = 3 net). Total games = 3 + 6 = 9.