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5th Class Mathematics Decimals and Fractions Question Bank Fractions and Decimals

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    Mary bought a pizza. She gave \[\frac{1}{8}\] of the pizza to each of her five children. What fraction of the pizza is left with her?

    A)  \[\frac{3}{8}\]                         

    B)  \[\frac{1}{4}\]             

    C)  \[\frac{3}{4}\]            

    D)         \[\frac{1}{2}\]       

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Fraction of pizza given to 1 child \[=\frac{1}{8}\] Fraction of pizza given to 5 children                                     \[=5\times \frac{1}{8}=\frac{5}{8}\] \[\therefore \]Fraction of pizza left with Mary \[=1-\frac{5}{8}=\frac{3}{8}\]


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