Question

FRACTIONS PLS HELP A 200-carat diamond was cut into two equal pieces to form two diamonds. One of the diamonds was cut again, reducing it by

1/5 its weight. In a final cut, it was reduced by 1/4 its new weight. How many carats remained?

5 carats right???

Answer 1

Yes! There would be 5 carats remaining. You did it!

Step by step explanation…

To find 1/5 of 100, you put 100 over 5. (100/1•1/5 simplifies to 100/5) … 100/5 is 20. Next you do the same thing with the 1/4. 20/1•1/5 simplifies to 20/5 which is just five.

Answer 2

Answer: yes its 5 carats

Explanation:

⅕ of 100 = 100/5 =20 carats

¼ of 20= 20/4 = 5

So 5 carats