On the first day of camp, 5/6 of the skaters were beginners. Of the beginners, 1/3 were girls. What fraction of the skaters were girls and beginners?
Answer: Our required fraction is \(\frac{5}{18}\)
Step-by-step explanation:
Since we have given that
Part of the skaters were beginners is given by
\(\frac{5}{6}\)
Of the beginners, part of it were girls is given by
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
So, Fraction of the skaters were girls and beginners is given by
\(\frac{5}{6}\times \frac{1}{3}\\\\=\frac{5}{18}\)
Hence, our required fraction is \(\frac{5}{18}\)