Question

In a group of 84 kids 3/7 brought their lunches of those who bought their lunches 9 got a slice of pizza. what fraction of the students who bought their lunches got a slice of pizza?

Answer 1

1/4

Explanation:

The number of kids who brought their lunches is 3/7 of 84.

3/7 of 84 = 3/7 * 84 = 3/7 * 84/1 = (3 * 84)/(7 * 1) = 252/7 = 36

36 kids brought their lunches.

9 of the 36 kids got a slice of pizza.

The fraction is 9/36 = 1/4

Answer: 1/4