Question

In the figure shown, what fractional part of the circle is shaded?

1. 4/15
2. 3/8
3. 5/8
4. 11/15
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Answer 1

answer is

`(4)/(15)`

Explanation:

explanation is in the picture!

Answer 2

4/15

Explanation:

Add up the unshaded part

1/3 +2/5

Get a common denominator

1/3 *5/5 + 2/5 *3/3

5/15 + 6/15

11/15

Subtract this from 1 for the entire circle

15/15 -11/15

4/15

4/15 is shaded