Question

Erin bought 24 balloons to a picnic to share with her friends Karen and Tim. She gave 1/3 of the balloons to Karen then she gave 1/2 if what was remaining to Tim. She kept the rest for herself.

Answer 1

8 balloons

Explanation:

We want to find how many she kept for herself.

She brought 24 balloons to the picnic.

She gave 1/3 to Karen.

She will be left with 2/3 of the balloons:

2/3 * 24 = 16

She will be left with 16 balloons.

She gave 1/2 of what was left to Tim. She will be left with 1/2 of the balloons:

1/2 * 16 = 8

She will be left with 8 balloons.