Operations involving fractions in real life situations Practice exercise 1

Ali earns KES 25,000 per month. After paying rent, he is left with \( \frac{4}{5} \) of his salary. How much did he pay as rent?

Musyoka earns KES 25,000 per month. After paying rent, he is left with \( \frac{4}{5} \) of his salary. How much did he pay as rent?(1 mark)

Musyoka earns KES 25,000 per month. After paying rent, he is left with \( \frac{4}{5} \) of his salary. How much did he pay as rent?(1 mark)

Nafula earns a monthly salary of KES 36,000. After paying her bills, she remains with \( \frac{5}{6} \) of her salary. How much did she spend on bills?

Nafula earns a monthly salary of KES 36,000. After paying her bills, she remains with \( \frac{5}{6} \) of her salary. How much did she spend on bills? (1 mark)

Nafula earns a monthly salary of KES 36,000. After paying her bills, she remains with \( \frac{5}{6} \) of her salary. How much did she spend on bills? (1 mark)

At a construction site in Machakos, workers used \( \frac{3}{8} \) of a 40-kg cement bag for foundation and \( \frac{1}{4} \) for plastering. How much cement was used in total?

At a construction site in Machakos, workers used \( \frac{3}{8} \) of a 40-kg cement bag for foundation and \( \frac{1}{4} \) for plastering. How much cement was used in total? (1 mark).

At a construction site in Machakos, workers used \( \frac{3}{8} \) of a 40-kg cement bag for foundation and \( \frac{1}{4} \) for plastering. How much cement was used in total? (1 mark).

At a construction site in Machakos, workers used \( \frac{3}{8} \) of a 40-kg cement bag for foundation and \( \frac{1}{4} \) for plastering. How much cement was used in total? (1 mark).

At a construction site in Machakos, workers used \( \frac{3}{8} \) of a 40-kg cement bag for foundation and \( \frac{1}{4} \) for plastering. How much cement was used in total? (1 mark).

At a construction site in Machakos, workers used \( \frac{3}{8} \) of a 40-kg cement bag for foundation and \( \frac{1}{4} \) for plastering. How much cement was used in total? (1 mark).

Jane milked her cow and got 12 litres of milk. She used \( \frac{1}{6} \) of it to make yoghurt and sold \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total. How much milk remained?

Jane milked her cow and got 12 litres of milk. She used \( \frac{1}{6} \) of it to make yoghurt and sold \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total. How much milk remained?(2 marks).

Jane milked her cow and got 12 litres of milk. She used \( \frac{1}{6} \) of it to make yoghurt and sold \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total. How much milk remained?(2 marks).

Jane milked her cow and got 12 litres of milk. She used \( \frac{1}{6} \) of it to make yoghurt and sold \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total. How much milk remained?(2 marks).

Jane milked her cow and got 12 litres of milk. She used \( \frac{1}{6} \) of it to make yoghurt and sold \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total. How much milk remained?(2 marks).

During a food distribution in Turkana, a family received \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 50kg sack of maize. Later, they gave away \( \frac{1}{2} \) of what they had received to a neighbour. How much maize did they give away?

During a food distribution in Turkana, a family received \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 50kg sack of maize. Later, they gave away \( \frac{1}{2} \) of what they had received to a neighbour. How much maize did they give away? (2 marks).

During a food distribution in Turkana, a family received \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 50kg sack of maize. Later, they gave away \( \frac{1}{2} \) of what they had received to a neighbour. How much maize did they give away? (2 marks).

During a food distribution in Turkana, a family received \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 50kg sack of maize. Later, they gave away \( \frac{1}{2} \) of what they had received to a neighbour. How much maize did they give away? (2 marks).

During a food distribution in Turkana, a family received \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 50kg sack of maize. Later, they gave away \( \frac{1}{2} \) of what they had received to a neighbour. How much maize did they give away? (2 marks).

During a food distribution in Turkana, a family received \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 50kg sack of maize. Later, they gave away \( \frac{1}{2} \) of what they had received to a neighbour. How much maize did they give away? (2 marks).

During a food distribution in Turkana, a family received \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 50kg sack of maize. Later, they gave away \( \frac{1}{2} \) of what they had received to a neighbour. How much maize did they give away? (2 marks).

During a food distribution in Turkana, a family received \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 50kg sack of maize. Later, they gave away \( \frac{1}{2} \) of what they had received to a neighbour. How much maize did they give away? (2 marks).

During a food distribution in Turkana, a family received \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 50kg sack of maize. Later, they gave away \( \frac{1}{2} \) of what they had received to a neighbour. How much maize did they give away? (1 mark).

Three boda boda riders shared 60 litres of petrol. The first used \( \frac{1}{4} \) of it, and the second used \( \frac{1}{3} \). How much petrol was left for the third rider?

Three boda boda riders shared 60 litres of petrol. The first used \( \frac{1}{4} \) of it, and the second used \( \frac{1}{3} \). How much petrol was left for the third rider?(2 marks).

Three boda boda riders shared 60 litres of petrol. The first used \( \frac{1}{4} \) of it, and the second used \( \frac{1}{3} \). How much petrol was left for the third rider?(2 marks).

Three boda boda riders shared 60 litres of petrol. The first used \( \frac{1}{4} \) of it, and the second used \( \frac{1}{3} \). How much petrol was left for the third rider?(2 marks).

Three boda boda riders shared 60 litres of petrol. The first used \( \frac{1}{4} \) of it, and the second used \( \frac{1}{3} \). How much petrol was left for the third rider?(2 marks).

A farmer spends \( \frac{3}{5} \) of KES 12,000 on cow feed and the remaining amount on water. How much does the farmer spend on water?

A farmer spends \( \frac{3}{5} \) of KES 12,000 on cow feed and the remaining amount on water. How much does the farmer spend on water?(1 mark).

A farmer spends \( \frac{3}{5} \) of KES 12,000 on cow feed and the remaining amount on water. How much does the farmer spend on water?(1 mark).

A farmer spends \( \frac{3}{5} \) of KES 12,000 on cow feed and the remaining amount on water. How much does the farmer spend on water?(1 mark).

A farmer spends \( \frac{3}{5} \) of KES 12,000 on cow feed and the remaining amount on water. How much does the farmer spend on water?(1 mark).

A farmer spends \( \frac{3}{5} \) of KES 12,000 on cow feed and the remaining amount on water. How much does the farmer spend on water?(1 mark).

A farmer spends \( \frac{3}{5} \) of KES 12,000 on cow feed and the remaining amount on water. How much does the farmer spend on water?(1 mark).

A farmer spends \( \frac{3}{5} \) of KES 12,000 on cow feed and the remaining amount on water. How much does the farmer spend on water?(1 mark).

During a community cleanup in Kisumu, a group of volunteers used \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 20-litre tin of paint on the school walls. They then used another \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total paint on benches. How many litres of paint remained?

During a community cleanup in Kisumu, a group of volunteers used \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 20-litre tin of paint on the school walls. They then used another \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total paint on benches. How many litres of paint remained?(1 mark).

During a community cleanup in Kisumu, a group of volunteers used \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 20-litre tin of paint on the school walls. They then used another \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total paint on benches. How many litres of paint remained?(1 mark).

During a community cleanup in Kisumu, a group of volunteers used \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 20-litre tin of paint on the school walls. They then used another \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total paint on benches. How many litres of paint remained?(1 mark).

During a community cleanup in Kisumu, a group of volunteers used \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 20-litre tin of paint on the school walls. They then used another \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total paint on benches. How many litres of paint remained?(1 mark).

During a community cleanup in Kisumu, a group of volunteers used \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 20-litre tin of paint on the school walls. They then used another \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total paint on benches. How many litres of paint remained?(1 mark).

During a community cleanup in Kisumu, a group of volunteers used \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 20-litre tin of paint on the school walls. They then used another \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total paint on benches. How many litres of paint remained?(1 mark).

During a community cleanup in Kisumu, a group of volunteers used \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 20-litre tin of paint on the school walls. They then used another \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total paint on benches. How many litres of paint remained?(1 mark).

During a community cleanup in Kisumu, a group of volunteers used \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 20-litre tin of paint on the school walls. They then used another \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total paint on benches. How many litres of paint remained?(1 mark).

During a community cleanup in Kisumu, a group of volunteers used \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 20-litre tin of paint on the school walls. They then used another \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total paint on benches. How many litres of paint remained?(1 mark).

During a community cleanup in Kisumu, a group of volunteers used \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 20-litre tin of paint on the school walls. They then used another \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total paint on benches. How many litres of paint remained?(1 mark).

During a community cleanup in Kisumu, a group of volunteers used \( \frac{3}{5} \) of a 20-litre tin of paint on the school walls. They then used another \( \frac{1}{4} \) of the total paint on benches. How many litres of paint remained?(1 mark).

Mama Amina sells fruits in Embu. She sold \( \frac{5}{12} \) of her stock in the morning and \( \frac{1}{3} \) in the afternoon. What fraction was unsold?

Mama Amina sells fruits in Embu. She sold \( \frac{5}{12} \) of her stock in the morning and \( \frac{1}{3} \) in the afternoon. What fraction was unsold?

Mama Amina sells fruits in Embu. She sold \( \frac{5}{12} \) of her stock in the morning and \( \frac{1}{3} \) in the afternoon. What fraction was unsold?(1 mark).

Mama Amina sells fruits in Embu. She sold \( \frac{5}{12} \) of her stock in the morning and \( \frac{1}{3} \) in the afternoon. What fraction was unsold?(1 mark).

Mama Amina sells fruits in Embu. She sold \( \frac{5}{12} \) of her stock in the morning and \( \frac{1}{3} \) in the afternoon. What fraction was unsold?(1 mark).

Mama Amina sells fruits in Embu. She sold \( \frac{5}{12} \) of her stock in the morning and \( \frac{1}{3} \) in the afternoon. What fraction was unsold?(1 mark).

During a birthday party, \( \frac{7}{10} \) of a cake was eaten. If the whole cake cost KES 2,500, how much value of cake remained uneaten?

During a birthday party, \( \frac{7}{10} \) of a cake was eaten. If the whole cake cost KES 2,500, how much value of cake remained uneaten?(1 mark).

During a birthday party, \( \frac{7}{10} \) of a cake was eaten. If the whole cake cost KES 2,500, how much value of cake remained uneaten?(1 mark).

During a birthday party, \( \frac{7}{10} \) of a cake was eaten. If the whole cake cost KES 2,500, how much value of cake remained uneaten?(1 mark).

During a birthday party, \( \frac{7}{10} \) of a cake was eaten. If the whole cake cost KES 2,500, how much value of cake remained uneaten?(1 mark).

During a birthday party, \( \frac{7}{10} \) of a cake was eaten. If the whole cake cost KES 2,500, how much value of cake remained uneaten?    (1 mark).

During a birthday party, \( \frac{7}{10} \) of a cake was eaten. If the whole cake cost KES 2,500, how much value of cake remained uneaten?    (1 mark).