Question

Lexi ate some of the apple that her mother brought home from farmer's fair. One-half of the apples were left over. Starr ate 1/6 of the apples that were left over. What fraction of the apples did Starr eat?

Answer 1

1/12

Explanation:

a = apples brought home

1/2 were left over after lexi ate some

1/2a were left over

starr ate 1/6 of those that were left over

1/6 ( 1/2 a)

1/12 a

starr at 1/12