Question

Two fifths of the students in your class are in the band. Of these, one fourth play the saxophone. If there are 30 students in your class, How many students in your class play the saxophone?

Answer 1

2/5 x 30/1= 60/5= 12 12/1 x 1/4 = 3 2/5 of 30 is 12 students are in the band. 1/4 of 12 students play the saxophone. 3 students plays the saxophone.

Answer 2

1/4 of 2/5 of 30

= 1/4 * 2/5 * 30

= 1/4 * 12

= 3