Question

Sean and Greg share a 24-ounce bucket of clay. By the end of the week, Sean has used 3 8 of the bucket, and Greg has used 1 4 of the bucket of clay. How many ounces are left in the bucket

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

Sean and Greg share a 24-ounce bucket of clay

Sean uses 3/8 of the bucket

= 3/8 ×24

= 9 ounce

Greg uses 1/4 if the bucket

= 1/4 ×24

= 6 ounce

= 9+6

= 15 ounce

Therefore the quantity left in the bucket can be calculated as follows

= 24-15

= 9

Hence 9 ounces are left in the bucket