Can you solve a 10-year-old’s maths homework?
That’s the question which has left the Internet baffled as Twitter users admit to scratching their heads after one parent shared her child’s surprisingly tricky assignment online.
So as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declares that maths should be compulsory up to the age of 18 as he sets out his vision for Britain, we ask you… can you work out the answer?
At the beginning of the day, Hasim counted his money. He gave his brother 1/3 of his money. He spent £12 on a present for his sister. He then counted what he had left, and it was half what he had at the beginning of the day. How much money did he give his brother? Show your method
WHAT IS THE QUESTION?
At the beginning of the day, Hasim counted his money. He gave his brother 1/3 of his money. He spent £12 on a present for his sister. He then counted what he had left, and it was half what he had at the beginning of the day. How much money did he give his brother? Show your method.
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WHAT IS THE INTERNET SAYING?
WHAT IS THE ANSWER?
If Hasim gave his brother 1/3 of his money, spent £12, and has half of his money left, then:
Then resolve x:
So how much did Hasim give his brother?
