Question

Mr. Martin had 7 eggs. He used half (½) of these eggs plus one-half (½) another egg to make an omelet. He then used half (½) of what was left plus half (½) another egg to make a batch of cookies. Finally, he used half (½) of what was left plus one-half (½) an egg to make a meatloaf.

Answer 1

Number of eggs used to make meat loaf = 1

Explanation:

The total number of eggs used to make omelet =

`(7)/(2) + (1)/(2)\\(8)/(2) \\4`

The total number of eggs used for making cookies

`(3)/(2) + (1)/(2) \\(4)/(2)\\2`

He is now left with 7 -4-2 = 1 egg only

So he uses this one egg to make meat loaf