Question

Randy the roofer finished 6 roofs today. Unfortunately, he was hired to do 14! Half of the unfinished roofs are covered in blue plastic. One-fourth of the unfinished roofs are covered in red plastic. And the rest are covered in polka-dotted plastic. How many roofs are covered with polka dots?

Answer 1

Answer:

First you take away 6 from 14 to make 8

1/2 of 8 is 4 (blue)

1/4 of 8 is 2 (red)

4 + 2 = 6

8 - 6 = 2 (Polka)