Question

Debbie had seven out of eight of a pound of gummy Drop she ate 3/8 of a pound and gave 1/8 of a pound to her sister how many pounds of gum drops does debbie have left

Answer 1

3/8 pound

Explanation:

Give that :

Initial pound of gummy drop = 7/8 pound

Amount eaten = 3/8 pound

Amount given to her sister = 1/8

Pound of gummy drop left :

Initial pound of gummy drop - (amount eaten + amount given out)

7/8 - (3/8 + 1/8)

7/8 - (4/8)

7/8 - 4/8

= 3/8 pound

Amount of gummy drop Debby has left = 3/8 pound