Fraction Test Fraction Word Problems 3

Question 1

A swimming pool is 2/3 full. After rain, it is 5/6 full. What fraction of the pool did the rain add?

Accepted Answer

1/6

Answer

5/6 − 2/3 = 5/6 − 4/6 = 1/6 of the pool was added by the rain.

Question 2

Three friends share 3/4 of a pie equally. What fraction does each friend get?

Accepted Answer

1/4

Answer

(3/4) ÷ 3 = 3/4 × 1/3 = 3/12 = 1/4 of the pie each.

Question 3

A class trip had 30 students. If 2/5 brought lunch from home, how many bought lunch at school?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

2/5 × 30 = 12 brought lunch, so 30 − 12 = 18 bought lunch at school.

Question 4

A wall is 4/5 painted. After more work, 9/10 is painted. What additional fraction was painted?

Accepted Answer

1/10

Answer

9/10 − 4/5 = 9/10 − 8/10 = 1/10 more was painted.

Question 5

Lisa has $60. She spends 1/4 on a game and 1/3 on a book. How much money does she have left?

Accepted Answer

$25

Answer

She spent 1/4 + 1/3 = 7/12 of $60 = $35, leaving $60 − $35 = $25.

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