Xylia had 18 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 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
= 3 x 1
= 3
Fraction of her homework that Anna completed by first day
=
318=
16(b)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by the fourth day
= 4 x 3
= 12
Number of word problems left
= 18 - 12
= 6
Fraction of the homework Anna left
=
618=
13Answer(s): (a)
16; (b)
13