A school has two pathways through the math program 2/3 of students follow the first path; the rest take the second path. During one semester, 75% of the students who follow the first path pass the program, while 90% of the students who follow the second path pass it.

1. Find the fraction of students who take the first path and pass

2. Find the fraction of students who take the second path and pass

3. Add the 2 fractions

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Alvin Raymond

19 October, 09:35

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Brendan Goodwin · Answer 1

1. 2/3*75% = 1/2

2. 1/3*90% = 3/10

3. 1/2+3/10 = 8/10 = 4/5