Question

A library spent 5/8 of its budget to buy new books. They set aside 1/12 of the book money to buy young adult novels. What part of the budget went towards buying young adult novels?

Answer 1

5/96

Explanation:

Fraction used to buy new books = 5/8

Amount for book money = 1/12 of amount of adult novels

Part used for adult movies = 1/12 * 5/8

Part used for adult movies = 5/96

Hence the part of the budget that went towards buying young adult novels is 5/96