Question

Lauren has some cherries. She eats 2 of them. Then she eats half of what is left. She now has 6 cherries. How many did she start with?

Answer 1

Answer:

8½

Step-by-step explanation:

if she is left with six

so:

6+2½

=8½ is the answer

Answer 2

Answer:

14

Step-by-step explanation:

Total Cherries = 14

Lauren Eat 2 Cherries = 14-2 = 12

Then Lauren Eat Half of What is Left = 12 ÷ 2 = 6