Question

They are 1,236 oysters in a tub. If Lee gives Chris half of her oysters how many will remain in the tub? ​

Answer 1

618 oysters

Explanation:

Given :

• 1,236 oysters in a tub
• Gives Chris half of her oysters

Solving :

• half refers to dividing the number of oysters by 2 or multiplying by 1/2
• ⇒ 1,236 / 2
• ⇒ 618 oysters remain

Answer 2

618

Explanation:

half means you divide by 2.

so 1,236/2=618

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