Question

Write an expression for the following situation and solve. Mr. Simms bought 20 pencils. He used 1/4 of the pencils and then gave 4 to his students. How many total pencils does Mr.Simms use and give away? Show your work.

Answer 1

Hi! 
1/4 of 20 pencils are 5 pencils.
Since he gave away 4 pencils,
Total = 5 + 4 = 9
Mr. Simms use and give away total 9 pencils.