Erika had 18 word problems for her 1-week homework. She intended to do 4 word problems every day.
- What fraction of her homework would she have completed by the first day?
- What fraction of her homework would she have left by the fourth day?
(a)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by first day
= 4 x 1
= 4
Fraction of her homework that Anna completed by first day
=
418=
29(b)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by the fourth day
= 4 x 4
= 16
Number of word problems left
= 18 - 16
= 2
Fraction of the homework Anna left
=
218=
19Answer(s): (a)
29; (b)
19