Question

The figure is cut into 8 equal pieces.
Shade 2/5 of the figure.

Answer 1

3.2 of 8 pieces.

Explanation:

If a figure is cut into 8 equal pieces, and we need to shade
`(2)/(5)` of that figure, we can use these equations:

• 2 × 8 = 16

• 5 × 8 = 40

So, the fraction that needs to be shaded is
`(16)/(40)`.

The fraction simplified to have a denominator of 8 is:
`(3.2)/(8)`

Therefore, the fraction that needs to be shaded is 3.2 of 8 pieces.