Question

Ana has 31 1/2 cups of oat in a container. She used 4 1/2 of oats to make a loaf of bread. How much oats does Ana have left in the container?

A. 24 cups
B. 27 cups
C. 25 cups
D. 26 cups


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Answer 1

b

Explanation:

Take 1/2 off of the 31 1/12 to make it easier. That gives you 31 and 4. Then take one away from both numbers to get to 30 and 3. 30 minus 3 is 27.