Question

Four-fifths of the pieces of fruit in Maria's basket are apples. Three-fourths of those apples are McIntosh apples. What fraction of the fruit in Maria's basket are McIntosh apples?

A) 56/5
B) 3/5
C) 3/4
D) 2/3

Answer 1

To determine the fraction of McIntosh apples in the basket, multiply four-fifths (the fraction of all apples) by three-fourths (the fraction of McIntosh apples). Calculating this gives you three-fifths, so the correct answer is (B) 3/5.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find out what fraction of the fruit in Maria's basket are McIntosh apples, we need to multiply the fractional amount of apples (⅔ or four-fifths) by the fractional amount of those that are McIntosh (¾ or three-fourths).

Here's the calculation:

1. First, write down the fraction of apples: ⅔.
2. Then, write down the fraction of those apples that are McIntosh: ¾.
3. Multiply the two fractions: ⅔ × ¾.

⅔ of ¾ equals ¾ of ⅔, which is ⅔ when simplified.

Therefore, three-fifths of the fruit in Maria’s basket are McIntosh apples, making the answer (B) ⅓.