Question: One-sixth of the 12 people in a restaurant are eating pasta. How many people are eating pasta?
(1) 3
(2) 2
(3) 1
(4) 5
Solution:
Fine 1/6 of 12.
Divide 12 into 6 equal groups. Find how many are in each group.
12 ÷ 6 = 2
There are 2 in each group.
2 is 1/6 of 12.
2 people are eating pasta.
Then the option is (2).
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