Question

A clerk has 1/2 book of stamps on Monday. On Tuesday, he used 1/10 of the book of stamps. How much of the book of stamps is left?

A 3/10 of the book
B 2/5 of the book
C 3/5 of the book
D 9/10 of the book

Answer 1

B. becuase 1/2 can be 5/10, 5/10 - 1/10 = 4/100 = 2/5

Answer 2

Answer: B. 2/5 of the book.