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If 12 mangoes are shared equally among 3 friends, how many mangoes does each friend get?

easy 1 mark Class 3 · Mathematics · Can We Share
Answer
4

The correct answer is 4 — Thus, each friend receives 4 mangoes.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the total number of mangoes: 12.
  2. Identify the number of friends: 3.
  3. Divide the total mangoes by the number of friends: 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
  4. Thus, each friend receives 4 mangoes.
Common mistake: Confusing the number of friends with the number of mangoes

Concept tested: Equal sharing of whole numbers

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