Question

trinh is catering a wedding that 112 people will attend. she is making two cakes, a chocolate cake and a carrot cake. $\frac{5}{8}$ of the guests will be served chocolate cake and the rest will receive carrot cake. how many guests will get carrot cake?
a. 26
b. 42
c. 50
d. 70

Explanation:

Step1: Find fraction for carrot cake

$1 - \frac{5}{8} = \frac{3}{8}$

Step2: Calculate carrot cake guests

$112 \times \frac{3}{8} = 42$

Answer:

B. 42