Problema Solution
A man owning 5/8 of a share of a business sold 2/3 of his share. What fractional portion of the business does he now own?
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(5/8)(2/3) = (5*2)/(8*3) = 10/24 = 5/12
he now owns 5/12 of the business.
A man owning 5/8 of a share of a business sold 2/3 of his share. What fractional portion of the business does he now own?
(5/8)(2/3) = (5*2)/(8*3) = 10/24 = 5/12
he now owns 5/12 of the business.