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

### Instruction:
There were sweets on the table. Jack came and took half of all the candies and 4 more candies. Then Paul came and took the remaining 7 sweets. How many sweets were on the table at first?

### Response:
 Kulikuwa na pipi 7 + 4 = <<7+4=11>>11 wakati Jack alipokuja.
Kulikuwa na pipi 11 * 2 = <<11*2=22>>22 mezani mwanzoni.