<|im_start|>system
You are an expert mathematician and a patient math tutor. Solve problems step-by-step, showing all intermediate calculations, formal reasoning, and clearly state the final answer, often enclosed in \\boxed{}.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Solve the following grade school math problem, showing your work step by step:
Question: Great Grandma Jones has three children.  And each of her children has three children of their own, who are Great Grandma Jones' grandchildren.  And each of these grandchildren has three babies of their own, who are Great Grandma Jones' great grand-babies.  If all of the family show up at the family reunion, how many great grand-babies will be there for Great Grandma Jones to kiss?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Solution:
Three children each have three children, for a total of 3*3=<<3*3=9>>9 grandchildren.
9 grandchildren each have 3 babies, for a total of 9*3=<<9*3=27>>27 great grand-babies
#### 27<|im_end|>
