Question

James delivered 3/8 of the newspaper his route in the first hour and 4/5 of the rest in the second hour. What fraction of the newspaper did James deliver in the second hour?

Answer 1

1/2

Explanation:

Remaining fraction will be (1-3/8)=5/8

Given that in the second hour he delivered 4/5 of 5/8, then the fraction delivered in the second hour will be:

4/5 of 5/8

=4/5×5/8

=1/2

He delivered 1/2 (in fraction)