Question

We have 11/4 kg of all purpose flour. If we use 6/4 kg of flour, the amount of flour left is kg.

• A. 1.25
• B. 0.25
• C. 0.75

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1.25

Amount of flour available = $\frac{11}{4}$ kg

Quantity of flour used = $\frac{6}{4}$ kg

In the given number line, each segment is divided into 4 equal parts.

Each part is equivalent to $\frac{1}{4}$

$\frac{11}{4}$ = 2 $\frac{3}{4}$

We can mark this on the number line.

Then, to subtract $\frac{7}{4}$, we have to move $\frac{7}{4}$ parts to the left.

Now, we reach $\frac{5}{4}$ on the number line.

Hence, the amount of flour left = $\frac{5}{4}$ kg =1 $\frac{1}{4}$kg = 1.25kg