Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in Swahili. Please answer in Swahili.

### Instruction:
Haley, Michael and Brandon were trying a marshmallow challenge to see who could hold more marshmallows in their mouths. Haley could hold 8 marshmallows in her mouth. Michael could hold 3 times as many marshmallows as Haley. Brandon could hold half as many as Michael. How many total marshmallows did all three kids hold in their mouths?

### Response:
 Haley alishikilia <<8=8>>8 marshmallow.
Michael alishikilia mara tatu ya marshmallow 8 za Haley, jumla ya marshmallow 8 * 3 = <<3*8=24>>24.
Brandon alishikilia nusu ya marshmallow za Michael, jumla ya marshmallow 24 / 2 = <<24/2=12>>12.
Haley alishikilia marshmallow 8, Michael alishikilia marshmallow 24, na Brandon alishikilia marshmallow 12, jumla ya marshmallow walioshikilia watoto wote watatu ni 8 + 24 + 12 = <<8+24+12=44>>44.