Question

A box of markers weighed 4 2/5 ounces. If a teacher took out 5/8 of the markers, what is the weight of the markers she took out? *

Answer 1

Multiply the weight by the amount they took out:

4 2/5 x 5/8

Rewrite as 22/5 x 5/8

(22 x 5) / (5 x 8)

Simplify:

110/40

Rewrite as a proper fraction:

2 3/4 ounces.