Question

Barry got a samll sandwich for lunch and ate 1/2 of his sandwich. Jonah got a large sandwich and ate 1/2 of his sandwich. Did Jonah and Barry eat the same amount for lunch?Explain how you know.

Answer 1

No, they did not eat the same amount. Barry ate less because his sandwich was smaller, so there would be a smaller half. Jonah ate more because his sandwich was bigger, so he would have eaten a bigger half.