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4 February, 08:55

A student solved this problem and said the answer was 1/2 of a loaf. Maureen had 5/6 of a loaf of bread. She used 1/3 of it to make sandwiches. How much bread did Maureen have left? Is the student's answer reasonable?

A.

Yes, the answer is reasonable.

B.

No, the answer is not reasonable. It should be about 1 loaf.

C.

No, the answer is not reasonable. It should be about loaves.

D.

No, the answer is not reasonable. It should be about 2 loaves.

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  1. 4 February, 11:10
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    The answer is A.

    5/6 - 1/3 simplified is:

    5/6 - 2/6 = 3/6 simplified is 1/2
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