of the sixth-graders in a school, 4/5 play at least one sport. Of those, 2/3 play on a team. What fraction of the sixth-graders play a sport on a team?

Question

word problem, fractions

Answer 1

Hi Cande,

 

2/3 OF 4/5

Of indicates multiplication 

 

(2/3)(4/5) = 8/15 of the 6th graders

play a sport on a team.