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There are 2 1/5 kgs of apples. If we eat 9/10 kg of apples, how many kilograms of apples will be left?

a) 1 kg
b) 1 1/5 kg
c) 1 2/5 kg
d) 1 3/5 kg

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Final answer:

After converting the mixed number (2 1/5 kg) to an improper fraction and finding a common denominator with 9/10 kg, subtracting the fractions yields 13/10 kg. Converting this back to a mixed number gives 1 3/5 kg, so 1 3/5 kg of apples will remain.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking how many kilograms of apples will be left after eating 9/10 kg from 2 1/5 kg. First, convert mixed numbers to improper fractions. The 2 1/5 kg becomes 11/5 kg. Now, subtract 9/10 kg from 11/5 kg. To subtract these fractions, they must have a common denominator. The least common denominator here is 10, so:

  • 11/5 kg = (11×10)/(5×10) = 22/10 kg
  • Then, subtract 9/10 kg from 22/10 kg: (22/10) - (9/10) = (22 - 9)/10 = 13/10 kg

Converting the improper fraction back to a mixed number, we get:

  • 13/10 kg = 1 3/10 kg, which can also be written as 1 3/5 kg after simplifying the fraction.

Therefore, after eating 9/10 kg of apples, 1 3/5 kg will be left, which corresponds to option d) 1 3/5 kg.

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