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15 September, 14:45

Of all the homes on Gotham Street, 1/3 are termite-ridden, and 3/5 of these are collapsing. What fraction of the homes are termite-ridden, but NOT collapsing?

A. 2/15

B. 3/15

C. 4/5

D. 2/5

E. 1/5

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  1. 15 September, 14:54
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    A. 2/15

    Explanation:

    Since 1/3 are termit ridden and 3/5 of the termit-ridden are collapsing, the fraction that are termit-ridden and are not collapsing therefore:

    1/3 - 3/5

    = (5-3) / 15

    =2/15.
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