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Upper primary school mathematics question UPQ179
After Hairu gave away 4/7 of his stickers and Sarin gave away 1/2 of his stickers to their sister Fatimah, they had the same number of stickers left. The total number of stickers left was 312. How many stickers did Hairu give away?
Solution:
Draw the model start with what they have than eliminate the fraction that given away
From the model
Left over sticker is 6 units
6 units = 312
1 unit = 52
Number of stickers that Hairu gave away 4 × 52 = 208
Solving Primary School Mathematics 