John Smith buys 3 cakes for $12 each and splits the cost with his brother.  How much did he pay?
The cakes cost 3*12=$<<3*12=36>>36
So he paid 36/2=$<<36/2=18>>18
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John Smith buys 3 cakes for $12 each and splits the cost with his brother.  How much did he pay?
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The cakes cost 3*12=$<<3*12=36>>36
So he paid 36/2=$<<36/2=18>>18
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