You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to apply multiplication or division mathematical operators on the numbers embedded in the text to answer the following question and then only report the final numerical answer.
One example: Maria has 3 boxes of eggs . Each box holds 7 eggs and there are 8 boxes in a case . How many eggs does Maria have ?
Solution is here: 21
Explanation: Total number of eggs that Maria has is 3*7 = 21

Now, solve this: Each child has 2 candies . If there are 9 children , how many candies are there in total ?
Solution:
18