Irene had 20 word problems for her 1-week homework. She intended to do 2 word problems every day.
- What fraction of her homework would she have completed by the sixth day?
- What fraction of her homework would she have left by the ninth day?
(a)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by sixth day
= 2 x 6
= 12
Fraction of her homework that Anna completed by sixth day
=
1220=
35(b)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by the ninth day
= 9 x 2
= 18
Number of word problems left
= 20 - 18
= 2
Fraction of the homework Anna left
=
220=
110Answer(s): (a)
35; (b)
110