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Divide and choose

Divide and choose is a way of sharing something between two people in a fair way. Imagine you have a big chocolate cake, and you want to share it with your friend. You also want to make sure that you both get an equal amount of cake so that no one feels bad.

So, you decide to use the divide and choose method. First, you cut the cake in half, creating two equal pieces. Then, you ask your friend to choose which piece they want. If they choose one piece, then you get the other.

This method ensures that both you and your friend get the same amount of cake and that you both get to choose which piece you want. It's like taking turns, but with sharing things, so that everything is fair.

You can use this method to share many different things, like toys, candy, or even pizza. It's important to use divide and choose when you want to be fair and make sure that everyone is happy.
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