Tammy baked 270 muffins. She gave 40 muffins to Archie and some muffins to Andy. 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 Andy?
(a)
Total number of muffins = 9 u
9 u = 270
1 u = 270 ÷ 9 = 30
Number of muffins that Tammy had left
= 5 u
= 5 x 30
= 150
(b)
Number of muffins that Tina gave to Andy
= 270 - 150 - 40
= 80
Fraction of the total muffins that Tammy gave to Andy
=
80270=
827Answer(s): (a) 150; (b)
827