Question

What strategy would be the best to solve this problem?

Ann-Marie bought apples. She kept one-third for herself and gave the rest to 4 friends. Each friend got 2 apples. How many apples did Ann-Marie buy?

What strategy would be the best to solve this problem?

A. guess, check and revise
B. work backwards
C. use a formula
D. look for patterns

Answer 1

D Is go to be your correct answer

Answer 2

look for patterns also, Ann purchased 12 apples

Explanation:

x apples

1/3 of x, (x - x/3) = (3x - x) /3 = 2x/3

Number of people who shared (2x/3) = 4 with each getting 2Total number shared = 4 * 2 = 8Fraction shared = total shared2x/3 = 8Multiply both sides by 3(2x/3) * 3 = 8 * 32x = 24x = 12