Answer:
Explanation:
Let's start by finding out how much soup was initially in the pot. We know that Erin, Shelby, and all 8 of their children ate some soup, but we don't know how much.
If we add up the amounts left in the bowls, we can find out how much soup they didn't eat:
3 kids left 3/4 cup each = 3 * 3/4 = 9/4 cups
2 kids left 1/4 cup each = 2 * 1/4 = 1/2 cup
3 kids left 1/2 cup each = 3 * 1/2 = 3/2 cups
Adding these amounts together:
9/4 + 1/2 + 3/2 = 5 cups
So they left 5 cups of soup in their bowls.
If we assume that each person had one serving of soup (even though some left some in their bowls), and that each serving was the same size, then the amount of soup they didn't eat is equal to the amount of soup that was left in the pot.
So, the amount of soup left over is 5 cups.