Question

In a newspaper, it was reported that the number of yearly robberies in Springfield in

2011 was 64, and then went down by 50% in 2012. How many robberies were there in
Springfield in 2012?
HELP

Answer 1

32 robberies

Explanation:

To find the amount here, divide 64 by 2 (or multiply by 1/2).

64 / 2

How many times does 2 go into 6? (3)

3-

4 / 2

How many times does 2 go into 4? (2)

32 robberies