Question

A server starts a shift with 20 1/2 quarts of iced tea available for beverage service. After lunch, 2 1/2 quarts of iced tea are left. How much iced tea did the server use during lunch?

Answer 1

18 quarts

Explanation:

20 and 1/5 - 2 1/2 = 18 quarts

Answer 2

Answer: 18 1/2 quarts

Explanation:

Just subtract 20 1/2 minus 2 1/2 to get the answer