Question

There are 11 paper clips in the drawer. 3 are gold. 8 are silver.

What fraction of the paper clips are gold?

Answer 1

Answer: 3/8

Explanation:

The total number is 11 paper clips

We know that three are gold

And the question ask what fraction of the paper clips are gold

So take 3 divided by the total

So the fraction is 3/8