Question

Matt is making cookies. He adds 3/4 of a cup of sugar to a bowl. He then removes two 1/8 cups of sugar. Which of the following best explains the amount of sugar left in the bowl?

3/8, because 3/4 - 2 × (1/8) = 3/4 - 2/8
3/8, because 3/4 - 2 × (1/8) = 3/4 - 3/8
4/8, because 3/4 - 2 × (1/8) = 3/4 - 3/8
4/8, because 3/4 - 2 × (1/8) = 3/4 - 2/8

Answer 1

4/8, because 3/4-2*(1/8)=3/4-2/8

3/4 is equal to 6/8
2 1/8s is equal to 2/8
Subtract:
6/8-2/8=4/8 simplify (both have a GCF of 4) (4/8)/4=1/2

Answer 2

4/8 because 3/4 - 2 × (1/8) = 3/4 - 2/8

Explanation: