Question

of the fifth grade students, 15/20 went to the book fair. of the students who went to the book fair, 12/16 bought at least one book. what fraction of fifth grade students bought at least one book?

Answer 1

`(9)/(16)`

simplify the given fractions

`(15)/(20)` =
`(3)/(4)` and

`(12)/(16)` =
`(3)/(4)`

fraction buying at least 1 book =
`(3)/(4)` ×
`(3)/(4)` =
`(9)/(16)`

Answer 2

9/16

Explanation:

that is 12/16 of 15/20

= 3/4 * 3/4

= 9/16 answer