Sam gave Jen 1/2 of his candy canes. Jen ate 1/2 of the candy canes and gave the rest to Kyle. Kyle kept 8 of the candy canes and gave the last 10 to Kim. How many candy canes did Jen eat? Can you please let me know how you got the answer? please.

Jen ate 18 candy canes

Step-by-step explanation:

Sam = x candy canes

Sam gave Jen 1/2 of his candy canes

Jen = 1/2x

Jen ate 1/2 of the candy canes and gave the rest to Kyle.

= 1/2 of 1/2x

= 1/4x

Jen ate 1/4x

Kyle kept 8 of the candy canes and gave the last 10 to Kim.

Candy canes given to Kyle = 8 + 10

= 18

1/4x = 18

x = 18 ÷ 1/4

= 18 × 4/1

= 72

x = 72 candy sticks

How many candy canes did Jen eat?

1/4x

= 1/4 × 72

= 18

Sam has 72 candy sticks

Sam gave Jen 1/2 * 72

= 72/2

= 36 candy sticks

Jen ate 1/2 * 36

= 36/2

= 18 candy sticks

Kyle kept 8 candy sticks

Kim = 10 candy sticks

i think it might be a but you might want a second opinion

idk wbu

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