Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:Quantity of Clay left = 9ounce

Explanation:

Quantity of clay in the bucket = 24 ounce

Quantity of clay used by rose=3/8 of 24 ounce = 4 x 3 = 9 ounce

Quantity of clay used by Carl= 1/4 of 24 ounce = 6 ounce

Therefore Quantity of Clay left = Quantity of clay in the bucket - (Quantity of clay used by rose+ Quantity of clay used by Carl

24 ounce - ( 9ounce + 6 ounce )

24-15ounce

= 9 ounce