Joey owns 32 ties. 3 over 8 of the ties are red. 1 half of the red ties have stripes. How many of the ties are red and have stripes?

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Joey owns 32 ties.

3 over 8 of the ties are red.

1 half of the red ties have stripes.

How many of the ties are red and have stripes?

by Gizak

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16 is half of 32! So if half the red ties have stripe then 32/2 is 16

NateQ answered Dec 29, 2023

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