document.write( "Question 86227: Can you tell me the answer to this problem and explain how you got the answer? My father and I have different answers to this problem. he says its 1.85. Here is the problem: 4/7 of the birthday cake was eaten on your birthday. The next day your dad ate 1/2 of what was left. You get to finish the cake, how much is left? Thanks \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #62335 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 4/7 of the birthday cake was eaten on your birthday. The next day your dad ate 1/2 of what was left. You get to finish the cake, how much is left? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "7/7 - 4/7 = 3/7 remaining \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "1/2 * 3/7 = 3/14 consumed by Dad \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "14/14 - 8/14 - 3/14 = 3/14 left for you \n" ); document.write( ":\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |