Consider the Q and A. Q: Brendan has entered a kickboxing competition and wins matches against multiple contestants. He wins all of the matches in the first 2 rounds, each of which had 6 matches, then wins half of the 4 matches in the last round. How many matches did Brendan win throughout the competition?
A: 14
What is the step-by-step reasoning process?
Step-by-step reasoning process: In the first 2 rounds, Brendan wins a total of 2 rounds * 6 matches per round = 12 matches. In the last round, Brendan wins half of the matches which is 4 matches / 2 = 2 matches. Throughout the competition, Brendan has therefore won 12 + 2 = 14 matches.

Consider the Q and A. Q: Tom's fruit bowl contains 3 oranges and 6 lemons. After Tom eats 3 of the fruits, how many fruits remain in Tom's fruit bowl?
A: 6
What is the step-by-step reasoning process?
Step-by-step reasoning process: Tom’s fruit bowl contains 3 + 6 = 9 fruits. After Tom eats 3 fruits, 9 - 3 = 6 fruits remain in the bowl.

Consider the Q and A. Q: Over the past five years, on July 4th, the high temperature for Washington, DC has been: 90 degrees in 2020, 90 degrees in 2019, 90 degrees in 2018, 79 degrees in 2017 and 71 degrees in 2016. What is the average temperature for July 4th in Washington, DC over the past 5 years?
A: 84
What is the step-by-step reasoning process?
Step-by-step reasoning process: Over the past five years, the sum of the temperatures was 90 + 90 + 90 + 79 + 71 = 420. To find the average temperature you divide the total temperature (420) by 5, so 420 / 5 = 84 degrees.

Consider the Q and A. Q: Abe finds 4 ants on the sidewalk. Beth sees 50% more ants than Abe. CeCe watches twice as many ants as Abe. Duke discovers half as many ants as Abe. How many ants do the four children find together?
A: 20
What is the step-by-step reasoning process?
Step-by-step reasoning process:
Beth finds 4 + 2 = 6 ants. CeCe finds 4 x 2 = 8 ants. Duke finds 4 / 2 = 2 ants. The four children find 4 + 6 + 8 + 2 = 20 ants.