Math Problem of the Week - Lower Elementary - Jan. 16, 2022 to Jan. 22, 2022

Lower Elementary: 

Question: Natalie prepares 16 ounces of broccoli for family dinner night. Each of the 4 people in Natalie's family eat the same amount of broccoli, and there are 4 ounces of broccoli left over. How many ounces of broccoli does each family member eat? 

Answer: 3 ounces

Solution: First, we subtract the leftover broccoli; 16 ounces – 4 ounces = 12 ounces of broccoli are eaten by Natalie’s family. Since each family member eats the same amount, we divide 12 ounces into 4 equal groups and get 3 ounces in each. So, each family member eats 3 ounces of broccoli.