Question

Mrs. Mack teaches three art classes, and there are 30 students in each dass. She has a supply

of 150 sheets of paper. For an upcoming project each student will use one sheet of paper. What fraction of the paper will be used by all three classes?

Answer 1

Answer: 3/5

Explanation:

1. Multiply 30 by 3 (90)

2. 90 becomes the numerator and 150 becomes the denominator

3. Divide the numerator (90) and the denominator (150) by the greatest common factor (30), to simplify the fraction

4. You should come to the answer 3/5

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