101k views
1 vote
Jack and Glen share a 30-ounce box of cereal. By the end of the week, Jack has eaten

1
10
of the box, and Glen has eaten
2
5
of the box of cereal. How many ounces are left in the box?

User Mutahhir
by
7.7k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

15 oz

Explanation:

1/10 of 30 = 30/10 = 3 oz

2/5 of 30 = 30 * 2/5 = 60/5 = 12 oz

add those up to get 3 + 12 = 15 oz eaten

there are thus 30-15 = 15 oz left in the box

User Mahesh Shitole
by
9.0k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories