Problem 6 · 2016 Math Kangaroo
Easy
Fractions, Decimals & Percents
Anna has shared her apples fairly between herself and her five girlfriends. Each girl has received half an apple. How many apples did Anna have to start with?
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Answer: B — 3
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Hint 1 of 2
Count how many people get apples, remembering Anna shares with herself too.
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Hint 2 of 2
Six people each get half an apple, so add up six halves.
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Approach: count the equal half-apple shares
- Anna and her 5 girlfriends make 6 people in all.
- Each gets half an apple, so the total is 6 × ½ = 3 apples.
- Anna started with 3 apples.
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