Question

Julian has 1/2 pan of cranberry bars left from the picnic. His family eats 5/8 of the remaining cranberry bars for breakfast. What fraction of the whole pan of cranberry bars did Julian’s family eat?

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  1. The fraction of pan of cranberry bars did Julian’s family eat is 5/16

    Fraction

    • Cranberry left = 1/2 pan
    • Quantity eaten by family = 5/8 of the remaining
    Fraction of the whole pan of cranberry bars did Julian’s family eat = 5/8 of 1/2
    = 5/8 × 1/2
    = 5/16
    Therefore, the fraction of pan of cranberry bars did Julian’s family eat is 5/16
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