Question

The Brock family uses a 12-cup coffee maker, which leaks. For every 6 cup of coffee brewed, 1/12 cup leaks out. Mrs. Brock makes a full pot. If 4 coffee drinkers receive the same amount, how many cups (use a mixed number) will each individual receive?

Answer 1

2/12 or 1/6 cup leaks out so 11 5/6 are left
11 5/6 = 69/6

(69/6)/4 = 69/24 = 2 21/24 = 2 7/8 each