Question

Laurie says summer is 1/4 of the year. Maria says summer is 3/12 of the year. Who's is correct? Explain.

Answer 1

they are both correct. because 1/4 = 3/12.
and there are 4 seasons, so yes, it is 1/4 of the year.

Answer 2

Laurie and Maria would be correct. Because there are 4 seasons.


3/12

3\3
3\12

= 1/4