Question

Of the students in Mrs. Henderson's class, 3/5 participate in an after school sport. Of these,1/2 play lacrosse. What fraction of the students play lacrosse?

Answer 1

3/5 participate in after school sports...
of these, 1/2 play lacrosse......1/2 of 3/5..." of " means multiply..
1/2 * 3/5 = 3/10....so 3/10 play lacrosse