Three teachers shared a packet of chalk. The first teacher got 2/5 of the chalk and the second teacher received 2/15 of the remainder. What fraction the the third teacher receive?
- 8/15
- 11/25
- 12/25
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13/25
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
First teacher received \(\frac{2}{5}\) ∴Remainder \(= 1 - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{3}{5}\)2nd teacher received; \(\frac{2}{15} of \frac{3}{5} = \frac{2}{15} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{2}{25}\)
3rd teacher will receive; \(1-\frac{2}{5}-\frac{2}{25}=\frac{25-10-2}{15}\\=\frac{13}{25}\)