With the zero shot chain of thought method, we simply ask ChatGPT to think about the answer to a problem step by step. Just by adding the phrase “Let’s think step by step”, we can make a big difference to the answer.
Not only does this method improve the accuracy of mathematical problems, it is also extremely useful in helping us understand the reasoning and logic behind any answer it provides to us.
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Q: Andy has $150. He will spend $50 on a train ticket, and $23 on lunch. He then needs to give half of his remaining money to a friend. How much money will Andy have at the end?
A: Andy had $150. He spent $50 on a train ticket.
$150 - $50 = $100
Andy spend $23 on lunch.
$100 - $23 = $77
He then gave away half of his remaining money.
$77 ÷ 2 = $38.50 $77 - $38.50 = $38.50
Andy has $38.50 remaining.
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