This math problem has got me stumped: There are 36 seagulls on the roof of the Taco Bell. Kids scare 1/4 of them away by throwing stones, and 1/3 of the remaining birds decide to fly to McDonald's parking lot. How many seagulls are left?
Can you show me the way?
First find how many birds get scared away by kids: 36 seagulls / 4 = 9 seagulls
Then subtract that number from the starting total: 36 seagulls - 9 seagulls = 27 seagulls
Then divide that number by 3: 27 seagulls / 3 = 9 seagulls
Then subtract that number from the 27 seagulls to find the final number of seagulls: 27 seagulls - 9 seagulls = 18 seagulls