Fanny 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 fourth day?
- What fraction of her homework would she have left by the seventh day?
(a)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by fourth day
= 2 x 4
= 8
Fraction of her homework that Anna completed by fourth day
=
820=
25(b)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by the seventh day
= 7 x 2
= 14
Number of word problems left
= 20 - 14
= 6
Fraction of the homework Anna left
=
620=
310Answer(s): (a)
25; (b)
310