Dale sent Sasha a 2 II2-pound box of candy. Sasha's little sister ate I;4 of the candy.

Question

Sasha's pet poodle ate 1/8 of the original amount. Ifno one else has eaten any candy,
how much candy does Sasha have left?

Answer 1

Dale sent Sasha a 2 I/2-pound box of candy. Sasha's little sister ate I/4 of the candy.
Sasha's pet poodle ate 1/8 of the original amount. Ifno one else has eaten any candy,
how much candy does Sasha have left?

Answer 2

1/4 + 1/8 = 2/8 + 1/8 = 3/8

2 1/2 pounds - 3/8 =

5/2 - 3/8 = 20/8 - 3/8 = 17/8 = 2 1/8 pounds left