Question

Mary and Jane bought a cake. The cake was cut into eighths. If Mary ate half and Jane ate a quarter, how many slices are left.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: cut cake in to 4 pcs

Step 2: you eat 1 of the pcs

Step 3: Jane eats 1 of the 3 remaining pieces (1/3 the part you left)

Since at no point did you need to recut the cake for Jane, they ate the same amount as you: 1/4 the cake.

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