Fan + Medal !! Jaime has 16 grapes. Samantha has 20 grapes. Each girl eats 1 fourth of her grapes. Which statement is true? A. Jaime ate more grapes than Samantha did. B. Samantha ate more grapes than Jaime did. C. Jaime and Samantha ate an equal number of grapes.

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Fan + Medal !!                                 Jaime has 16 grapes. Samantha has 20 grapes. Each girl eats 1 fourth of her grapes. Which statement is true? A. Jaime ate more grapes than Samantha did. B. Samantha ate more grapes than Jaime did. C. Jaime and Samantha ate an equal number of grapes.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

i might be late, but here are my thoughts. I can't give you the answer so, try using the process of elimination, and try using pictures to help you understand the problem. I hope I helped.

gracygirl · Answer

Jaime = 16 Grapes
Samantha = 20 Grapes

1/4 of 16 is what? What goes into 16 four times? 4.
1/4 of 20 is what? What goes into 20 four times? 5.

Who ate more grapes? Samantha? Or Jaime?