Let’s solve each problem one by one, step by step.
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Problem 1:
> In a box of 12 pencils, half were sharp. How many weren’t sharp?
- Total pencils = 12
- Half were sharp → so half of 12 is 6 (because 12 ÷ 2 = 6)
- That means the other half weren’t sharp → also 6
✔ Answer:
6
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Problem 2:
> Akbar bought a dozen strawberries but ate half of them on the way home. How many did he have left over?
- A dozen = 12 strawberries
- He ate half → half of 12 is 6
- So he has 12 - 6 = 6 left
✔ Answer:
6
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Problem 3:
> If it took Alex 30 minutes to walk 3/4th of the way to school, how long the whole journey take?
- 3/4 of the journey = 30 minutes
- So 1/4 of the journey = 30 ÷ 3 = 10 minutes
- Whole journey = 4 parts → 4 × 10 = 40 minutes
✔ Answer:
40
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Problem 4:
> A shop was selling flags. They had 24 altogether. If one third were Indian flag, how many were the rest?
- Total flags = 24
- One third are Indian flags → 24 ÷ 3 = 8
- The rest = 24 - 8 = 16
✔ Answer:
16
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Problem 5:
> A shopkeeper has 24 eggs, he sells half of them. How many is left with him?
- Total eggs = 24
- Sells half → 24 ÷ 2 = 12 sold
- Left = 24 - 12 = 12
✔ Answer:
12
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Final Answer:
1. 6
2. 6
3. 40
4. 16
5. 12
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fraction word problems 4th grade worksheet.
