Question

Theresa had 24 cookies. She gave 1/6 to her sister and 3/6 to her mother. How many cookies did she give to her sister and how many did she give to her mother?

Answer 1

( 1 / 6 ) × 24 = 4 cookies for her sister ;
3 / 6 = 1 / 2 ;
( 1 / 2 ) × 24 = 12 cookies for her mother ;