Question

Carrie started with 12 ounces of water when she began her walk. When she was finished walking she had 21/4 ounces left. How much did she drink?

Answer 1

You make no sense... how can someone start with 12oz and end with 21.25oz??? either fix this or explain...
~aleiana

Answer 2

It is 2 and 1/4 ounces

Answer 3

Multiply 12 by 4 to get it in the same form.
48/4-21/4.
End up with 27/4.

Answer 4

So the answer is 6 and 3/4