Question

If 1/4 of the apples was given to zion and in total was 40 what fraction for the rest was oranges

Answer 1

3/4 of the fruits were oranges.

Explanation:

Answer 2

30 oranges

Explanation:

Since 1/4 was subtracted from the total of 40 as apples, we would want to find the amount of oranges, or 3/4.

To find a fraction amount of a number, multiply that number by the decimal form of the fraction.

Since the decimal form of 3/4 is .75, all we have to do is multiply 40 by .75.

40*.75=30

There was 30 oranges.

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