SOLUTION: if you have 12 quarters and spend 1/3 of them how much did you spend ? how did you get your answer .

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Question 743994:
if you have 12 quarters and spend 1/3 of them how much did you spend ? how did you get your answer .
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, checkley79:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Divide your quarters into 3 piles
( 4 quarters ) + ( 4 quarters ) + ( 4 quarters ) = 12 quarters
You spent one of these piles, which is 4 quarters
+4%2A25+=+100+ cents
+100+ cents = +1+ dollar

Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12-1/3*12
1/3*12=4 QUARTERS
4*.25=$1.00