Usha baked 180 muffins. She gave 30 muffins to Justin and some muffins to Seth. She had
34 of the total muffins left.
- How many muffins did she have left?
- What fraction of the total muffins did she give to Seth?
(a)
Total number of muffins = 4 u
4 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 4 = 45
Number of muffins that Usha had left
= 3 u
= 3 x 45
= 135
(b)
Number of muffins that Tina gave to Seth
= 180 - 135 - 30
= 15
Fraction of the total muffins that Usha gave to Seth
=
15180=
112Answer(s): (a) 135; (b)
112