Missy read 1/12 of a book by Monday 1/4 of a book by Tuesday and 512 by Wednesday.

Part A. What is the rule of the book Missy reads each day.

Part B. If the pattern continues, how much of the book will Missy have read by Friday?

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Cornelius Fletcher

11 October, 01:47

Missy read 1/12 of a book by Monday 1/4 of a book by Tuesday and 512 by Wednesday.

Part A. What is the rule of the book Missy reads each day.

Part B. If the pattern continues, how much of the book will Missy have read by Friday?

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Fisher Carson · Answer 1

part A:

1/12 on day 1

1/4 or 3/12 on day 2

5/12 on day 3

Missy read 2/12 or 1/6 every day

Part B:

if day 1 is 1/12 and Friday is day 5 and she reads 2/12 per day

2/12 * 4 = 8/12

so 1/12 + 8/12 = 9/12 or 3/4 by Friday

Missy read 1/12 of a book by Monday 1/4 of a book by Tuesday and 512 by Wednesday.Part A. What is the rule of the book Missy reads each day.Part B. If the pattern continues, how much of the book will Missy have read by Friday?

Missy read 1/12 of a book by Monday 1/4 of a book by Tuesday and 512 by Wednesday.

Part A. What is the rule of the book Missy reads each day.

Part B. If the pattern continues, how much of the book will Missy have read by Friday?