Question

Dan has $3.75. If he spends 1/3 of his money, how much will he have left?

Answer 1

Multiply:

3.75 * 1/3 = $1.25

Answer 2

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Answer 3

But He only spent 1/3 so shouldn't it be $2.50 left?

Answer 4

Since, you take 1/3 of 3.75, 3.75 - 1.25 = 2.50