Question

Four-fifths of a spinach casserole is leftover after Sam has lunch. Jackie and Alicia each take 1/2 of the left over casserole. Jackie eats only 7/8 of her portion. What fraction of a whole casserole did Jackie eat? Express your answer as a simplified fraction. ​

Answer 1

1/4

Explanation:

Casserole received by Jackie and Alicie = 1/2 x 3/4 = 3/8 of the whole

Portion eaten by Jackie = 2/3 x 3/8 = 1/4 of the whole