Question

Ben has 400 counters in a bag. He gives 35 of the counters to Sonia 130 of the counters to Phil 75 of the counters to Lance What fraction of the 400 counters is left in Ben’s bag? Give your fraction in its simplest form. (With workings out)

Answer 1

Answer: 2/5

Explanation:

Ben gives 35 to Sonia, 130 to Phill, 75 to Lance, in total he gives away 240 counters. the fraction of the counters left in his bag would be 400-240 which is 160 and so his fraction would be 160/400 and this in simplest form would be 8/20 if you divide by 20 and then to simplify that you can divide by 4 to get 2/5

Answer 2

2/5

Explanation:

subtract 130,35,and 74 from 400 you will have 160/400 left then you find the greatest common and divide! and get 2/5