Helen bought some identical books and identical pens. Each book cost three 2 times as much as a pen. She spent - of her money on the pens and the remaining money on 2 books. How many pens did Helen buy altogether?

Helen bought some identical books and identical pens. Each book cost three 2 times as much as a pen. She spent - of her money on the pens and the remaining money on 2 books. How many pens did Helen buy altogether?

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