Question

On the first day of camp,

5/8 of the skaters were beginners. Of the beginners, 2/6 were girls. What fraction of the skaters were girls and beginners? Complete the explanation.

Answer 1

5/24.

Explanation:

2/6 of 5/8 were beginners and girls

= 1/3 * 5/8

= 5/24.