Question

Rachel and Emerson are working together to paint a wall. Rachel painted 1/3 of the wall. Emerson painted 6/12 of the wall.

Which statement is true?


Rachel and Emerson painted an equal amount of the wall.


Rachel painted less of the wall than Emerson painted.


Emerson painted less of the wall than Rachel painted.

Answer 1

Rachel painted less of the wall. (2nd option)

Explanation:

Rachel painted 1/3 of the wall

Emerson painted 6/12 of the wall. 6/12 = 1/2

1/2 is greater than 1/3.

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