Fraction word problems
Episode 6 of 8
James’s desserts
The question
James spent 2/3 of his money on food and 1/4 of the remainder on desserts. If he spent $18 on food, how much did he spend on desserts?
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Answer
$2.25
The big idea
The food is 2 parts, so 1 part is $9. The desserts are 1/4 of that last part.
