Question

After an earthquake, 1/3 of all claims were paid within a month. Of the remaining claims not paid 3/4 of them were paid within the second month. What fraction of claims were paid in the second month?

Answer 1

1/2 of the claims were paid in the second month.

Explanation:

1 - 1/3 = 2/3 (2/3 of the claims remain)

3/4 of 2/3 = (3/4)*(2/3)= 6/12 = 1/2

Answer 2

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