Purchase Solution

Fraction word problem

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Sam and Mary each owned one-half of the stock in a printing company. Sam sold two-thirds of his stock to Mary. What fractional part of the printing business does Mary now own?

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

This is a word problem regarding fractions. The fractional part of the printing business Mary now owns is determined.

Solution Preview

According to general understanding, the correct answer should be 5/6.
It follows from 1/2+1/2*2/3=1/2+1/3=5/6.
Why another answer is 7/10 ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Geometry - Real Life Application Problems

Understanding of how geometry applies to in real-world contexts

Multiplying Complex Numbers

This is a short quiz to check your understanding of multiplication of complex numbers in rectangular form.

Solving quadratic inequalities

This quiz test you on how well you are familiar with solving quadratic inequalities.

Graphs and Functions

This quiz helps you easily identify a function and test your understanding of ranges, domains , function inverses and transformations.

Exponential Expressions

In this quiz, you will have a chance to practice basic terminology of exponential expressions and how to evaluate them.