Question

A local magazine sells space for ads. It charges advertisers according to the fraction of a page purchased. Advertisers purchase 1/8 and 1/16 of page 20. What fraction of the page is used for ads? (please help!!)

Answer 1

3/16 of page 20

Explanation:

1/8 = 2/16

2/16 + 1/16 = 3/16