Question

Ninety students auditioned for the school play. One-third of those who auditioned were cast, 6 in major roles. What fraction of those who were cast got major roles?

Answer 1

Explanation:

0.2

Total number of students: 90

Total number of students who were cast: 1/3 x x 90 = 30

Number of students who got a major role: 6

Fraction of students who got a major role: 6/30

Fraction of students who got a major role: 1/5

1/5 as a decimal is 0.2

So in conclusion, the fraction of students who were cast and got major roles is 1/5 and the answer as a decimal is 0.2!