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Every time Carrie bakes a batch of brownies, she uses 1/8 cup of chocolate. If she has 1/2 cup(s) of chocolate remaining, how many batches of brownies can Carrie make? Input your answer as a whole number.

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Answer: 4

Explanation: 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8= 1/2
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1/8 + 1/8 +1/8 +1/8 is the same as 1/2. Each 1/8 represents 1 batch. (1/8*4=4/8 which is equivalent to 1/2)

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