Problema Solution
Lisa is working on plans for a 12- acre housing development. A park will cover 1 1/2 acres, and paved areas will take 1 3/4 acres. How many acres are left for home sites?
Answer provided by our tutors
12 - (1 1/2 + 1 3/4) = 12 - (3/2 + 7/4) = 12 - (6/4 + 7/4) = 12 - 13/4 = (48 - 13)/4 = 35/4 = 8 3/4 acres
8 3/4 acres are left for home sites.