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Mother gave each of her children 1/16 of a cake. She then sold the remaining one-fourth of the cake. How many children does mother have? ​

User Alessandro Giannone
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Answer:

12children (wow)

Explanation:

1/4 is equal to 4/16 thats how much cake was left so she gave away 12 piecs (3/4 of the cake or 12/16)

16-4 = 12

User Shutsman
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Answer:

12 children

Explanation:

1/4 of 16 is 4. 16 subtract the 4 slices she sold is 12 slices of cake for each of her children.

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