A cat spends its time hunting birds. The cat catches 8 birds during the day and twice this many at night. In total, how many birds did the cat catch? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
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At night, the cat catches 8 birds * 2 = 16 birds. Combined with the birds caught during the day, the cat caught a total of 8 birds + 16 birds = 24 birds. So, the answer is 24.
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