Human: Samir climbed 318 stairs yesterday. Veronica climbed 18 more than half that amount. How many stairs did Veronica and Samir climb together yesterday? Assistant: 
What is half of 318? ** Half of 318 is <<318/2=159>>159
How many stairs did Veronica climb? ** 159 + 18 = <<159+18=177>>177 stairs
How many stairs did Veronica and Samir climb together yesterday? ** 318 + 177 = <<318+177=495>>495
How many stairs did Veronica and Samir climb together yesterday? ** Together they climbed 495 stairs yesterday.
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