Cindy had 14 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 third day?
- What fraction of her homework would she have left by the sixth day?
(a)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by third day
= 2 x 3
= 6
Fraction of her homework that Anna completed by third day
=
614=
37(b)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by the sixth day
= 6 x 2
= 12
Number of word problems left
= 14 - 12
= 2
Fraction of the homework Anna left
=
214=
17Answer(s): (a)
37; (b)
17