Question

Steven and Mark each carried 48 ounces of juice for trekking. At the end of their journey, Steven's juice bottle was 3/4 empty and Mark's bottle was 2/3 empty. Which of the following sentences is correct?

A. 28 ounces of juice was remaining at the end of their journey.

B. 4 ounces of juice was left at the end of their journey.

C. Mark drank 36 ounces of juice during the journey.

D. Steven drank 32 ounces of juice during the journey.

Answer 1

• A, C and D

Explanation:

Initial volume of juice = 48 ounces each

Mark

• Used: 48*3/4 = 36 ounces
• Left: 48 - 36= 12 ounces

Steven

• Used: 48*2/3 = 32 ounces
• Left: 48 - 32 = 16 ounces

Total remaining juice: 12 + 16 = 28 ounces

Correct choices: A, C and D