A farmer has 80 mangoes. He gives half to his son. From the remaining mangoes, he gives a quarter to his daughter and a third to his brother. How many mangoes does the farmer keep?

Step-by-step solution

1. Find half of 80: $80div2=40$ mangoes given to the son, leaving 40 mangoes.
2. Find a quarter of the remaining 40: $40div4=10$ mangoes given to the daughter, leaving 30 mangoes.
3. Find a third of the remaining 30: $30div3=10$ mangoes given to the brother, leaving 20 mangoes.
4. The farmer keeps 20 mangoes.
5. The answer is 20 mangoes.

Concept tested: Multiple fractions on a remainder

Published 16 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked