Question

Sarah was left with 35 pies after her bake sale. Her neighbor tookſ of the remaining pies. Sarah took home the rest. How many pies did Sarah

take home?

Answer 1

Sarah took home 30 pies

Explanation:

Given

Total remaining pieces of pies after bake sale left with Sarah = 35

Her neighbor took 1/7 of the remaining pies

Her neighbor took 1/7 * 35 = 5 pies

Hence, pieces of pies left with Sarah = 35 - 5 = 30