Question

there are 18 girls and 40 boys in the library. 5/9 of the girls are 3/8 of the boys are reading, how many children are reading

Answer 1

Answer: 25 children

Explanation:

18 girls

Lets find what is 5/9 of girls who are reading

(18/9)*5=2*5=10 girls read

Lets find what is 3/8 of boys who are reading:

(40/8)*3=5*3=15 boys read

10 girls+15boys=25 children read

Answer 2

25 children

Explanation:

5/9 of 18 is 10

3/8 of 40 is 15

10 + 15 = 25