There are 12 dogs and half are standing on their back legs so that means 12/2 = <<12/2=6>>6 are standing on their back legs

A dog has 2 back legs and only 6 are standing on their back legs meaning that there are 2*6 = <<2*6=12>>12 paws on the ground

The other 6 dogs are standing on all 4 legs which means these 6 dogs have 6*4 = <<6*4=24>>24 paws on the ground

When you add them together 12+24 = <<12+24=36>>36 paws on the ground

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At the end of a circus act, there are 12 dogs on stage.  Half of the dogs are standing on their back legs and the other half are standing on all 4 legs.  How many dog paws are on the ground?
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At the end of a circus act, there are 12 dogs on stage.  Half of the dogs are standing on their back legs and the other half are standing on all 4 legs.  How many dog paws are on the ground?
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