Usha had 20 word problems for her 2-week homework. She intended to do 3 word problems every day.
- What fraction of her homework would she have completed by the second day?
- What fraction of her homework would she have left by the fifth day?
(a)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by second day
= 3 x 2
= 6
Fraction of her homework that Anna completed by second day
=
620=
310(b)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by the fifth day
= 5 x 3
= 15
Number of word problems left
= 20 - 15
= 5
Fraction of the homework Anna left
=
520=
14Answer(s): (a)
310; (b)
14