Question
Maria, Mike, and Patti are writing a report together.
Maria has written
1
10
of the report, Mike has written
1
4
, and Patti has written
1
8
.
Use number lines or benchmark fractions to estimate if they have more or less than
1
2
of their report left to write.
Use the drop-down box to show your answer.
They have…
more or less
than
1
2
of their report left to write
Answer (Expert Verified)
The amount of the report written is an illustration of proportions
They have more than 1/2 of their report to write
How to estimate the proportion of the report
From the question, we have the following parameters:
Maria = 1/10
Mike = 1/4
Patti = 1/8
Add the fractions to get the total
Take the LCM
Add the expressions on the numerator
19/40 is less than half
Hence, they have more than 1/2 of their report to write