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At Webster Elementary School, of

the fifth graders are enrolled in summer
camps. Of the students enrolled in
summer camps, 12 are enrolled in an
art camp. What fraction of the fifth
graders at Webster are enrolled in
art camp?

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10 votes
Answer:
8/12 of fifth graders at Webster are enrolled in
art camp

Explanation:
Question: At Webster Elementary School, 4/6 of the fifth graders are enrolled in summer camps. Of the students enrolled in summer camps, 8/12 are enrolled in an art camp. What fraction of the fifth graders at Webster are enrolled in art camp?

Given:
4/6 of the fifth graders are enrolled in summer camps.
8/12 are enrolled in an art camp.

fraction of the fifth graders enrolled in art camp:
find common denominator, 4/6 x 2/2 = 8/12
8/12 = 4/6 which means all went to art camp

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