Fraction Test Fraction Word Problems

Question 1

A pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. If 3 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza remains?

Accepted Answer

5/8

Answer

8 − 3 = 5 slices remain, so the remaining fraction is 5/8.

Question 2

Sarah read 2/5 of a book on Monday and 1/5 on Tuesday. What total fraction did she read?

Accepted Answer

3/5

Answer

2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5 of the book was read over the two days.

Question 3

A tank is 3/4 full. After using some water it is 1/2 full. What fraction of the tank was used?

Accepted Answer

1/4

Answer

3/4 − 1/2 = 3/4 − 2/4 = 1/4 of the tank was used.

Question 4

A bag has 12 marbles. If 3/4 of them are blue, how many blue marbles are there?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

3/4 × 12 = 9 blue marbles.

Question 5

Tom completed 5/6 of a project. What fraction still needs to be done?

Accepted Answer

1/6

Answer

1 − 5/6 = 6/6 − 5/6 = 1/6 of the project remains.

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