Question

Beth and Brianne had a yard sale to raise money. They donated 2 of their profits to their 10 school sports teams, 3 to the animal shelter, and 1 to the hospital. Which model can be 10 10 used to find the total fraction of their profits that they donated? Explain your thinking.​

Answer 1

Model 1

Explanation:

• Model 1 correctly displays the amount of money Beth and Brianne donated and raised at the yard sale.
• 2/10 + 3/10 + 1/10 = 6/10 (this would be the total amount donated.
• If 6/10 was donate, 4/10 of the total profit still remains.
• Model 2 does not represent the total profit that the girls have remaining.