Question 39
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationA farmer uses ⅖ of his land to grow cassava, ⅓ of the remainder for yam and the rest for maize. Find the part of the land used for maize.
- A.2/15
- B.⅖
- C.⅔
- D.⅘
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Answer: B (⅖)
Explanation
Remainder after cassava = ⅗; yam = ⅓ × ⅗ = ⅕; maize = 1 − ⅖ − ⅕ = ⅖.