SOLUTION: Megan has 16 half dollars. How many whole dollars does she have?

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Question 1133161: Megan has 16 half dollars. How many whole dollars does she have?
Answer by rothauserc(4718)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A half dollar is 50 cents and a dollar is 100 cents
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100/50 = 2
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Therefore, 2 half dollars equal a dollar
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16/2 = 8
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Megan has 8 whole dollars
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