Question

Six girls share 5 1/3 pounds of pretzel each one receive the same amount. However, Sue only eats half of her pretzels and leaves the uneaten on the plate . How many pounds does sue leave on her plate?

Answer 1

4/9 pounds

Explanation:

5 1/3 pounds of pretzels divided equally for 6 girls would mean that each girl gets 8/9 pounds of pretzel.

If Sue ate half of the 8/9 pounds, that would equal to 4/9 pounds of pretzel.