Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Fraction Word Problems: Multiplying Fractions (Spanish & English)

Mrs. Smith owns 80 acres of land.  She sells  4/5  of her land.  How many acres does she sell?  How many acres does she still own after the sale?


Señora Smith posee 80 acres de la tierra. Ella vende 4/5 de su tierra. ¿Cuántas acres vende? ¿Cuántas acres todavía posee después de la venta?


Answer:
Sold 64 acres
Still owns 16 acres

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