Question

There are 12 golf balls in a package. The Babcock family has packages. Ryder

takes package, his dad takes 1 package, and his sister takes 4 golf balls.
a) What fraction of a package is left (in lowest terms)?
b) How many golf balls are left?

Answer 1

A) 2/3 B) 8 golf balls

Explanation

Well, the dad and son taking packages is extra info that you don’t need. So, forget about that. Now, the sister takes 4, right? So, 12-4=8. So, there’s your answer for B. Now, you need to find what fraction is 8/12. You can divide each one by 4. 8/4=2. 12/4=3. So your answer is 2/3. Hope I helped u!!