Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Homework

Math:  For each word problem please draw a picture and write an equation.


1)  Jenna had 1/2 of a pizza.  She gave Alissa 1/3 of her share.  How much does Jenna have of the whole pizza?

2)  John had 1/4 of a piece of licorice.  He gave 1/2 of his share to his best friend.  How much does John have of the original piece of licorice.

3)  In an orchestra 1/2 of the musicians play string instruments.  In the string section, 1/5 of the musicians play the viola.  What part of the orchestra plays the viola?

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