Zara had 16 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
=
616=
38(b)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by the sixth day
= 6 x 2
= 12
Number of word problems left
= 16 - 12
= 4
Fraction of the homework Anna left
=
416=
14Answer(s): (a)
38; (b)
14