Matt is making cookies. He adds 3 over 4 cup of sugar to a bowl. He then removes two 1 over 8 cups of sugar. Which of the following best explains the amount of sugar left in the bowl? A 4/8 because 3/4-2(1/8)=3/4-3/8. B 4/8 because 3/4-2(1/8)=3/4-2/8

Verified Answer :

2x1/8= 1/4
3/4-1/4=2/4
2/4=4/8

Answer:

 Option B) is the correct answer.        

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the following information in the question.

Amount of sugar added to bowl = \(\displaystyle\frac{3}{4}\)

Amount of sugar removed = \(2\times \displaystyle\frac{1}{8}\)

In order to calculate total amount of sugar = \(\text{Amount of sugar added in the bowl} - \text{Amount of sugar removed from the bowl}\)

\(= \displaystyle\frac{3}{4} - (2\times \displaystyle\frac{1}{8} ) \\\\= \displaystyle\frac{3}{4} - \displaystyle\frac{2}{8}\\\\= \displaystyle\frac{6}{8} - \displaystyle\frac{2}{8}\\\\= \displaystyle\frac{4}{8}\)

Thus, Option B) is the right interpretation.