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There were 96 runners to start a race. In the first half of the race, 1/6 of them dropped out. In the second half of the race, 3/8 runners dropped out. How many runners finished the race?

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The answer is 50 hope this helps :)
User IluTov
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Answer:

50 runners

Explanation:

First half runners left: 1/6 (96) = 16

96 - 16 = 80

Second half runners left: 3/8 (80) = 30

80 - 30 = 50

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