Sharing candy is a fun and sweet way to enjoy a treat with a friend or loved one. But have you ever wondered exactly how much is left after you both enjoy a portion? Let’s look at a simple example where Tamara and Amir share a candy bar. Tamara eats two-fifths, and Amir also eats two-fifths. How much of the candy bar is left?
Breaking Down the Problem
To answer the question, let’s first understand the situation in mathematical terms:
- The candy bar is divided into 5 equal parts.
- Tamara eats two-fifths of the candy bar. This means that out of the 5 parts, Tamara eats 2 parts.
- Amir also eats two-fifths of the candy bar, which is another 2 parts.
So far, Tamara and Amir have eaten:
- 2 parts (Tamara) + 2 parts (Amir) = 4 parts of the candy bar.
Calculating What’s Left
Since the candy bar is divided into 5 equal parts, and Tamara and Amir together have eaten 4 parts, there is only:
- 5 parts (total) – 4 parts (eaten) = 1 part left.
Therefore, one-fifth of the candy bar is still remaining after Tamara and Amir have shared their portions.
Conclusion
In this example, after Tamara eats two-fifths and Amir eats two-fifths, only one-fifth of the candy bar is left. This is a simple example of how you can divide a whole into parts and calculate what remains after sharing. Sharing treats can be a fun way to enjoy something, and now you know exactly how much candy is left after everyone’s had a share!