Question

During a movie, Lindsey ate 2/8 of a handful of snack mix, and Isabella ate 1/8 of a handful. How much more did Lindsey eat?

Answer 1

Given:

During a movie, Lindsey ate 2/8 of a handful of snack mix, and Isabella ate

1/8 of a handful.

Required:

Find how much more did Lindsey eat.

Explanation:

The amount that is eaten by Lindsey = 2/8

The amount that is eaten by Isabell = 1/8

The more amount that is eaten by Lindsey =

$\begin{gathered} \frac{2}{8}-\frac{1}{8} \\ =\frac{1}{8} \\ =0.125 \end{gathered}$

Final Answer:

The more amount that is eaten by Lindsey than by Isabell is 0.125.