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1/2 of the animals at the shelter are cats. If there are 318

animals at the shelter, how many are cats?

User Datt Patel
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Answer:

159

Explanation:

To find half of an amount, multiply the amount by 1/2 which is the same as dividing the amount by 2.

318 × 1/2 =

= 318 ÷ 2

159

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2 | 318

- 2

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11

- 10

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18

- 18

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0

318 × 1/2 = 318 ÷ 2 = 159

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