A boy has 28 candies. He splits them into two equal piles and keeps one pile for himself. How many candies does he keep?

Step-by-step solution

1. Count the total number of candies: 28.
2. Find half of 28 by dividing 28 by 2: $28div2=14$.
3. The boy keeps one of the two equal piles, so he keeps 14 candies.
4. The answer is 14 candies.

Concept tested: Half of a number

Published 16 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked