Jimmy heated a 12-cup pot of water. He used 5 1 /2 cups to make oatmeal and 1 3 /4 cups to make coffee. Which statement is the most reasonable description of how much hot water he has left?
A He has almost a full pot of hot water left.
B He has more than half a pot of hot water left.
C He has less than half a pot of hot water left.
D He has an almost empty pot of hot water.

Question

Jimmy heated a 12-cup pot of water. He used 5 1 /2 cups to make oatmeal and 1 3 /4 cups to make coffee. Which statement is the most reasonable description of how much hot water he has left?
A He has almost a full pot of hot water left.
 B He has more than half a pot of hot water left. 
C He has less than half a pot of hot water left.
 D He has an almost empty pot of hot water.

anonymous · Answer

Okay so he started with 12, and he used (subtract) (5 1/2 + 1 3/4) so thats 12 - 7 1/4 so that leaves 4 and 3/4 left.