Betty baked 180 muffins. She gave 40 muffins to John and some muffins to Howard. She had
59 of the total muffins left.
- How many muffins did she have left?
- What fraction of the total muffins did she give to Howard?
(a)
Total number of muffins = 9 u
9 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 9 = 20
Number of muffins that Betty had left
= 5 u
= 5 x 20
= 100
(b)
Number of muffins that Tina gave to Howard
= 180 - 100 - 40
= 40
Fraction of the total muffins that Betty gave to Howard
=
40180=
29Answer(s): (a) 100; (b)
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