Jean baked 180 scones. She gave 60 scones to Oliver and some scones to Will. She had
59 of the total scones left.
- How many scones did she have left?
- What fraction of the total scones did she give to Will?
(a)
Total number of scones = 9 u
9 u = 180
1 u = 180 ÷ 9 = 20
Number of scones that Jean had left
= 5 u
= 5 x 20
= 100
(b)
Number of scones that Tina gave to Will
= 180 - 100 - 60
= 20
Fraction of the total scones that Jean gave to Will
=
20180=
19Answer(s): (a) 100; (b)
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