Groups of Apples

Solve the following problems. Draw a diagram and write a number sentence for each problem. Follow the example.

Example: Edward gave of a small box of 12 apples to his grandmother. How many apples did he give her?

Remember, there are 12 apples in a small box and 24 apples in a large box.

    1. One-half of the apples in the small box of apples are red. How many are red?
    2. One-fourth of the apples in the small box are green. How many are green?
  1. Nila's family received a large box of apples.
    1. Nila ate of the apples. How many apples did Nila eat?
    2. Nila's father took of the apples to work to share with his co-workers. How many apples did he take to work?
  2. For each problem, decide how many apples each person ate.
    1. Manny ate of a large box of apples.
    2. Blanca ate of the apples in a large box.
    3. Michael ate of the apples in a small box.
    4. Romesh ate of the apples in a small box.