Question

Aikong spent 3/8 of his time studying Science. He spent 2/5 as much time studying English as Science. WHAT fraction of Aikong's study time was spent studying English?

Answer 1

3/8*2/5=3/20 time spent studying English

Answer 2

Time spent by Aikong in studying English =
`(2)/(5)` as much time in studying Science

Time taken in studying Science =
`(3)/(8)` of his time

Time spent by Aikong in studying English =
`(2)/(5)` of
`(3)/(8)`

=
`(2)/(5) * (3)/(8)`

=
`(6)/(40)`

Reducing it to the lowest term.

=
`(3)/(20)`