Question

JESSICA HAS 7/8 OF A POUND OF CANDY. SHE ATE 1/4 OF IT AT THE MOVIES. HOW MUCH CANDY DOES JESSICA HAVE LEFT OVER

Answer 1

21/32 of a pound candy left over

Explanation:

• Initial amount = 7/8 of a pound
• Jessica ate = 1/4 of initial amount
• Left over = ?

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Jessica ate:

• 7/8 × 1/4 = 7/32 of a pound candy

Left over:

• 7/8 - 7/ 32 =
• 28/32 - 7/32 =
• 21/32 of a pound ⇔ answer