Question

What is 1/5 of £ 40?
Give your answer in pounds (£).

Answer 1

• We need to find the 1/5 value of £40.
• We can find the value by multiplying 1/5 by £40.

Solution:

`= (1)/( \cancel5) * \cancel{40} \: {}^(8) £`

`= 1 * 8£`

`= 8£`

Answer 2

£ 8

Explanation:

basic equation:

£40 * 1/5

£ 40/5

£ 8

∵ £ 8 is the 1/5 of £ 40