Question

if you have 10 cookies and you want to give 1/2 of them to a friend. How many do you give to your friend

Answer 1

5 cookies, because 5 plus 5 is ten

Answer 2

Answer: You would give your friend 5 cookies

Explanation:

One half of the cookies, is basically saying divided by two. 10 divided by 2 is 5. To check that answer, multiply 5 by 2, and you will get 10