Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14: Fractions

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Exercises of Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14: Fractions

Exercise 14(A) Solutions

Exercise 14(B) Solutions

Exercise 14(C) Solutions

Exercise 14(D) Solutions

Exercise 14(E) Solutions

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Exercise 14(A)

1. For each expression, given below, write a fraction:

(i) 2 out of 7 = ………

(ii) 5 out of 17 = …….

(iii) three-fifths = …….

Solution:

(i)The fraction for 2 out of 7 is written as 2 / 7

(ii) The fraction for 5 out of 17 is written as 5 / 17

(iii) The fraction for three-fifths is written as 3 / 5

2. Fill in the blanks:

(i) 5 / 8 is …………. fraction

(ii) 8 / 5 is ………. fraction

(iii) -15 / -15 is …………fraction

(iv) The value of 5 / 5 = ………..

(v) The value of 5 / -5 = ………….

Solution:

(i) 5 / 8 is proper fraction

(ii) 8 / 5 is improper fraction

(iii) -15 / -15 is improper fraction

(iv) The value of 5 / 5 = 1

(v) The value of 5 / -5 = -1

3. From the following fractions, separate:

(i) Proper fractions

(ii) Improper fractions:

2 / 9, 4 / 3, 7 / 15, 11 / 20, 20 / 11, 18 / 23 and 27 / 35

Solution:

(i) A fraction whose numerator is less than denominator is known as proper fractions

The proper fractions are 2 / 9, 7 / 15, 11 / 20, 18 / 23 and 27 / 35

(ii) A fraction whose numerator is greater than denominator is known as improper fractions

The improper fractions are 4 / 3 and 20 / 11

4. Change the following mixed fractions to improper fractions:

(i) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 1

(ii)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 2

(iii)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 3

(iv) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 4

Solution:

(i)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 5

The conversion of mixed fraction to an improper fraction is shown below

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 6= (2 × 5 + 1) / 5

= (10 + 1) / 5

= 11 / 5

(ii)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 7

The conversion of mixed fraction to an improper fraction is shown below

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 8= (3 × 4 + 1) / 4

= (12 + 1) / 4

= 13 / 4

(iii)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 9

The conversion of mixed fraction to an improper fraction is shown below

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 10= (7 × 8 + 1) / 8

= (56 + 1) / 8

= 57 / 8

(iv)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 11

The conversion of mixed fraction to an improper fraction is shown below

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 12= (2 × 11 + 1) / 11

= (22 + 1) / 11

= 23 / 11

5. Change the following improper fractions to mixed fractions:

(i) 100 / 17

(ii) 81 / 11

(iii) – 209 / 7

(iv) – 113 / 15

Solution:

(i) 100 / 17

The conversion of an improper fraction into mixed fractions is shown below

100 / 17 =
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 13

(ii) 81 / 11

The conversion of an improper fraction into mixed fraction is shown below

81 / 11 =
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 14

(iii) -209 / 7

The conversion of an improper fraction into mixed fraction is shown below

-209 / 7 =
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 15

(iv) -113 / 15

The conversion of an improper fraction into mixed fraction is shown below

-113 / 15 =
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 16

6. Change the following groups of fractions to like fractions:

(i) 1 / 3, 2 / 5, 3 / 4, 1 / 6

(ii) 5 / 6, 7 / 8, 11 / 12, 3 / 10

(iii) 2 / 7, 7 / 8, 5 / 14, 9 / 16

Solution:

(i) 1 / 3, 2 / 5, 3 / 4, 1 / 6

The conversion of fractions to like fractions is shown below

LCM of the denominator 3, 5, 4, 6 = 60

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 17

= 2 × 3 × 1 × 5 × 2 × 1

= 60

1 / 3 = (1 × 20) / (3 × 20)

= 20 / 60

2 / 5 = (2 × 12) / (5 × 12)

= 24 / 60

3 / 4 = (3 × 15) / (4 × 15)

= 45 / 60

1 / 6 = (1 × 10) / (6 × 10)

= 10 / 60

Hence 1 / 3, 2 / 5, 3 / 4, 1 / 6 = 20 / 60, 24 / 60, 45 / 60, 10 / 60

(ii) 5 / 6, 7 / 8, 11 / 12, 3 / 10

The conversion of fractions to like fractions is shown below

LCM of the denominators 6, 8, 12, 10 = 120

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 18

= 2 × 2 × 3 × 1 × 2 × 1 × 5

= 120

5 / 6 = (5 × 20) / (6 × 20)

= 100 / 120

7 / 8 = (7 × 15) / (8 × 15)

= 105 / 120

11 / 12 = (11 × 10) / (12 × 10)

= 110 / 120

3 / 10 = (3 × 12) / (10 × 12)

= 36 / 120

Hence 5 / 6, 7 / 8, 11 / 12, 3 / 10 = 100 / 120, 105 / 120, 110 / 120, 36 / 120

(iii) 2 / 7, 7 / 8, 5 / 14, 9 / 16

LCM of the denominators 7, 8, 14, 16 = 112

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 19

= 2 × 7 × 4 × 1 × 1 × 1 × 2

= 112

2 / 7 = (2 × 16) / (7 × 16)

= 32 / 112

7 / 8 = (7 × 14) / (8 × 14)

= 98 / 112

5 / 14 = (5 × 8) / (14 × 8)

= 40 / 112

9 / 16 = (9 × 7) / (16 × 7)

= 63 / 112

Hence 2 / 7, 7 / 8, 5 / 14, 9 / 16 = 32 / 112, 98 / 112, 40 / 112, 63 / 112

Exercise 14(B)

1. Reduce the given fractions to their lowest terms:

(i) 8 / 10

(ii) 50 / 75

(iii) 18 / 81

(iv) 40 / 120

(v) 105 / 70

Solution:

(i) 8 / 10

The fraction 8 / 10 can be simplified as below

8 / 10 = (8 ÷ 2) / (10 ÷ 2)

= 4 / 5

Hence 4 / 5 is the simplified form of 8 / 10

(ii) 50 / 75

The fraction 50 / 75 can be simplified as below

50 / 75 = (50 ÷ 25) / (75 ÷ 25)

= 2 / 3

Hence 2 / 3 is the simplified form of 50 / 75

(iii) 18 / 81

The fraction 18 / 81 can be simplified as below

18 / 81 = (18 ÷ 9) / (81 ÷ 9)

= 2 / 9

Hence 2 / 9 is the simplified form of 18 / 81

(iv) 40 / 120

The fraction 40 / 120 can be simplified as below

40 / 120 = (40 ÷ 40) / (120 ÷ 40)

= 1 / 3

Hence 1 / 3 is the simplified form of 40 / 120

(v) 105 / 70

The fraction 105 / 70 can be simplified as below

105 / 70 = (105 ÷ 35) / (70 ÷ 35)

= 3 / 2

Hence 3 / 2 is the simplified form of 105 / 70

2. State, whether true or false?

(i) 2 / 5 = 10 / 15

(ii) 35 / 42 = 5 / 6

(iii) 5 / 4 = 4 / 5

(iv) 7 / 9 = Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 20

(v) 9 / 7 = Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 21

Solution:

(i) 2 / 5 = 10 / 15

The given expression can be solved as below

2 / 5 = (10 ÷ 5) / (15 ÷ 5)

2 / 5 ≠ 2 / 3

Hence false

(ii) 35 / 42 = 5 / 6

The given expression can be solved as below

(35 ÷ 7) / (42 ÷ 7) = 5 / 6

5 / 6 = 5 / 6

Hence true

(iii) 5 / 4 = 4 / 5

The given expression can be solved as below

5 / 4 ≠ 4 / 5

Hence false

(iv) 7 / 9 = Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 22

The given expression can be solved as below

7 / 9 = (7 × 1 + 1) / 7

7 / 9 ≠ 8 / 7

Hence false

(v) 9 / 7 =
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 23

The given expression can be solved as below

9 / 7 = (7 × 1 + 1) / 7

9 / 7 ≠ 8 / 7

Hence false

3. Which fraction is greater?

(i) 3 / 5 or 2 / 3

(ii) 5 / 9 or 3 / 4

(iii) 11 / 14 or 26 / 35

Solution:

(i) 3 / 5 or 2 / 3

The given fractions can be simplified as follows

LCM of 5, 3 is 15

Hence 3 / 5 = (3 × 3) / (5 × 3)

= 9 / 15 and

2 / 3 = (2 × 5) / (3 × 5)

= 10 / 15

We know that

10 / 15 > 9 / 15 [Numerator is greater]

Thus, 2 / 3 > 3 / 5

Hence 2 / 3 is greater fraction

(ii) 5 / 9 or 3 / 4

The given expression can be simplified as follows

First convert the given expression into like fractions

So, 5 / 9 = (5 × 4) / (9 × 4)

= 20 / 36 and

3 / 4 = (3 × 9) / (4 × 9)

= 27 / 36

We know that

27 / 36 > 20 / 36 [Numerator is greater]

Thus 3 / 4 > 5 / 9

Hence 3 / 4 is greater fraction

(iii) 11 / 14 or 26 / 35

The given expression can be simplified as follows

First convert the given expression into like fractions

So, 11 / 14 = (11 × 5) / (14 × 5)

= 55 / 70 and

26 / 35 = (26 × 2) / (35 × 2)

= 52 / 70

We know that

55 / 70 > 52 / 70 [Numerator is greater]

Thus, 11 / 14 > 26 / 35

Hence 11 / 14 is greater fraction

4. Which fraction is smaller?

(i) 3 / 8 or 4 / 5

(ii) 8 / 15 or 4 / 7

(iii) 7 / 26 or 10 / 39

Solution:

(i) 3 / 8 or 4 / 5

The given expression can be simplified as follows

First convert the given expression into like fractions

So, 3 / 8 = (3 × 5) / (8 × 5)

= 15 / 40 and

4 / 5 = (4 × 8) / (5 × 8)

= 32 / 40

We know that

15 / 40 < 32 / 40 [Numerator is smaller]

Thus, 3 / 8 < 4 / 5

Hence 3 / 8 is the smaller fraction

(ii) 8 / 15 or 4 / 7

The given expression can be simplified as follows

First convert the given expression into like fractions

So, 8 / 15 = (8 × 7) / (15 × 7)

= 56 / 105 and

4 / 7 = (4 × 15) / (7 × 15)

= 60 / 105

We know that

56 / 105 < 60 / 105 [Numerator is smaller]

Thus, 8 / 15 < 4 / 7

Hence 8 / 15 is the smaller fraction

(iii) 7 / 26 or 10 / 39

The given expression can be simplified as follows

First convert the given expression into like fractions

So, 7 / 26 = (7 × 3) / (26 × 3)

= 21 / 78 and

10 / 39 = (10 × 2) / (39 × 2)

= 20 / 78

We know that

20 / 78 < 21 / 78 [Numerator is smaller]

Thus, 10 / 39 < 7 / 26

Hence 10 / 39 is the smaller fraction

5. Arrange the given fractions in descending order of magnitude:

(i) 5 / 16, 13 / 24, 7 / 8

(ii) 4 / 5, 7 / 15, 11 / 20, 3 / 4

(iii) 5 / 7, 3 / 8, 9 / 11

Solution:

(i) 5 / 16, 13 / 24, 7 / 8

The given expression can be simplified as follows

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 24

LCM of 16, 24, 8 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3

= 48

Converting given expression into like fractions, we get

5 / 16 = (5 × 3) / (16 × 3)

= 15 / 48 and

13 / 24 = (13 × 2) / (24 × 2)

= 26 / 48 and

7 / 8 = (7 × 6) / (8 × 6)

= 42 / 48

Hence, fractions in descending order are 7 / 8, 13 / 24, 5 / 16

(ii) 4 / 5, 7 / 15, 11 / 20, 3 / 4

The given expression can be simplified as follows

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 25

LCM of 5, 15, 20, 4 = 4 × 5 × 3

= 60

Converting the given expression into like fractions, we get

4 / 5 = (4 ×12) / (5 × 12)

=48 / 60 and

7 / 15 = (7 × 4) / (15 × 4)

= 28 / 60 and

11 / 20 = (11 × 3) / (20 × 3)

= 33 / 60 and

3 / 4 = (3 × 15) / (4 × 15)

= 45 / 60

Hence, fractions in descending order are 4 / 5, 3 / 4, 11 / 20, 7 / 15

(iii) 5 / 7, 3 / 8, 9 / 11

The given expression can be simplified as follows

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 26

LCM of 5, 3, 9 = 3 × 3 × 5

= 45

Converting the given expression into like fractions, we get

5 / 7 = (5 × 9) / (7 × 9)

= 45 / 63 and

3 / 8 = (3 × 15) / (8 × 15)

= 45 / 120 and

9 / 11 = (9 × 5) / (11 × 5)

= 45 / 55

The fraction with the smallest denominator is the biggest fraction if the numerator is same

Hence, fractions in descending order are

45 / 55, 45 / 63, 45 / 120 i.e

9 / 11, 5 / 7, 3 / 8

6. Arrange the given fractions in ascending order of magnitude:

(i) 9 / 16, 7 / 12, 1 / 4

(ii) 5 / 6, 2 / 7, 8 / 9, 1 / 3

(iii) 2 / 3, 5 / 9, 5 / 6, 3 / 8

Solution:

(i) 9 / 16, 7 / 12, 1 / 4

The given fractions can be simplified as follows

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 27

LCM of 16, 12, 4 = 48

Converting the given expression into like fractions, we get

9 / 16 = (9 × 3) / (16 × 3)

= 27 / 48 and

7 / 12 = (7 × 4) / (12 × 4)

= 28 / 48 and

1 / 4 = (1 × 12) / (4 × 12)

= 12 / 48

Hence, fractions in ascending order are

12 / 48, 27 / 48, 28 / 48 i.e

1 / 4, 9 / 16, 7 / 12

(ii) 5 / 6, 2 / 7, 8 / 9, 1 / 3

The given fractions can be simplified as follows

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 28

LCM of 6, 7, 9, 3 = 3 × 3 × 2 × 7

= 126

Converting the given expression into like fractions, we get

5 / 6 = (5 × 21) / (6 × 21)

= 105 / 126 and

2 / 7 = (2 × 18) / (7 × 18)

= 36 / 126 and

8 / 9 = (8 × 14) / (9 × 14)

= 112 / 126 and

1 / 3 = (1 × 42) / (3 × 42)

= 42 / 126

Hence, fractions in ascending order are

36 / 126, 42 / 126, 105 / 126, 112 / 126 i.e

2 / 7, 1 / 3, 5 / 6, 8 / 9

(iii) 2 / 3, 5 / 9, 5 / 6, 3 / 8

The given fractions can be simplified as follows

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 29

LCM of 3, 9, 6, 8 = 72

Converting the given expressions into like fractions, we get

2 / 3 = (2 × 24) / (3 × 24)

= 48 / 72 and

5 / 9 = (5 × 8) / (9 × 8)

= 40 / 72 and

5 / 6 = (5 × 12) / (6 × 12)

= 60 / 72 and

3 / 8 = (3 × 9) / (8 × 9)

= 27 / 72

Hence, fractions in ascending order are

27 / 72, 40 / 72, 48 / 72, 60 / 72 i.e

3 / 8, 5 / 9, 2 / 3, 5 / 6

7. I bought one dozen bananas and ate five of them. What fraction of the total number of bananas was left?

Solution:

Given

Number of bananas bought = 1 dozen

We know there are 12 bananas in a dozen

Number of bananas eaten = 5

Number of bananas left = 12 – 5

= 7

Therefore, the required fraction is 7 / 12

8. Insert the symbol ‘=’ or ‘>’ or ‘<’ between each of the pairs of fractions, given below:

(i) 6 / 11 …. 5 / 9

(ii) 3 / 7 ….. 9 / 13

(iii) 56 / 64 …. 7 / 8

(iv) 5 / 12 …. 8 / 33

Solution:

(i) 6 / 11 …. 5 / 9

LCM of 11, 9 = 99

Converting the given expression into like fraction

We get

6 / 11 = (6 × 9) / (11 × 9)

= 54 / 99 and

5 / 9 = (5 × 11) / (9 × 11)

= 55 / 99

Therefore,

54 / 99 < 55 / 99 i.e

6 / 11 < 5 / 9

(ii) 3 / 7 ….. 9 / 13

LCM of 7, 13 = 91

Converting the given expression into like fraction

We get

3 / 7 = (3 × 13) / (7 × 13)

= 39 / 91 and

9 / 13 = (9 × 7) / (13 × 7)

= 63 / 91

Therefore,

39 / 91 < 63 / 91 i.e.

3 / 7 < 9 / 13

(iii) 56 / 64 …. 7 / 8

LCM of 64, 8 = 64

Converting the given expression into like fraction

We get

56 / 64 = (56 × 1) / (64 × 1)

= 56 / 64 and

7 / 8 = (7 × 8) / (8 × 8)

= 56 / 64

Therefore,

56 / 64 = 56 / 64 i.e.

56 / 64 = 7 / 8

(iv) 5 / 12 …. 8 / 33

LCM of 12, 33 = 132

Converting the given expression into like fractions

We get

5 / 12 = (5 × 11) / (12 × 11)

= 55 / 132 and

8 / 33 = (8 × 4) / (33 × 4)

= 32 / 132

55 / 132 > 32 / 132 i.e

5 / 12 > 8 / 33

9. Out of 50 identical articles, 36 are broken. Find the fraction of:

(i) The total number of articles and the articles broken.

(ii) The remaining articles and total number of articles.

Solution:

(i) Given

Total number of articles = 50

Number of articles broken = 36

Remaining articles = 50 – 36

= 14

The fraction of total number of articles and articles broken = 50 / 36

= 25 / 18

(ii) Given

Total number of articles = 50

Number of articles broken = 36

Remaining articles = 50 – 36

= 14

The fraction of remaining articles and total number of articles = 14 / 50

= 7 / 25

Exercise 14(C)

1. Add the following fractions:

(i) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 30 and 3 / 8

(ii) 2 / 5, Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 31 and 7 / 10

(iii) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 32, Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 33 and Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 34

(iv) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 35, Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 36, and Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 37

(v) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 38, 11 / 18 and Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 39

Solution:

(i)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 40and 3 / 8

The given fractions can be added as follows

7 / 4 + 3 / 8 = (7 × 2) / (4 × 2) + 3 / 8

= 14 / 8 + 3 / 8

= 17 / 8

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 41

Hence,
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 42is the addition of given fractions

(ii) 2 / 5,
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 43and 7 / 10

The given fractions can be added as follows

2 / 5 + 33 / 15 + 7 / 10 = (2 × 6) / (5 × 6) + (33 × 2) / (15 × 2) + (7 × 3) / (10 × 3)

= 12 / 30 + 66 / 30 + 21 / 30

= 99 / 30

= 33 / 10

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 44

Hence,
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 45is the addition of given fractions

(iii)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 46,
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 47and
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 48

The given fractions can be added as follows

15 / 8 + 3 / 2 + 7 / 4 = (15 × 1) / (8 × 1) + (3 × 4) / (2 × 4) + (7 × 2) / (4 × 2)

= 15 / 8 + 12 / 8 + 14 / 8

= 41 / 8

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 49

Hence,
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 50is the addition of the given fractions

(iv)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 51,
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 52and
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 53

The given fractions can be added as follows

15 / 4 + 13 / 6 + 13 / 8 = (15 × 6) / (4 × 6) + (13 × 4) / (6 × 4) + (13 × 3) / (8 × 3)

= 90 / 24 + 52 / 24 + 39 / 24

= 181 / 24

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 54

Hence,
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 55is the addition of given fractions

(v)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 56, 11 / 18 and
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 57

The given fractions can be added as follows

26 / 9 + 11 / 18 + 23 / 6 = (26 × 2) / (9 × 2) + 11 / 18 + (23 × 3) / (6 × 3)

= 52 / 18 + 11 / 18 + 69 / 18

= 132 / 18

= 22 / 3

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 58

Hence,
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 59is the addition of given fractions

2. Simplify:

(i) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 60 – 13 / 16

(ii) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 61Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 62

(iii) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 63 + 3 / 14 – 13 / 21

(iv) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 64 – 1 / 6 – Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 65

(v) 6 + 3 / 10 – Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 66

Solution:

(i)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 67– 13 / 16

The given expression can be simplified as below

23 / 12 – 13 / 16 = (23 × 4) / (12 × 4) – (13 × 3) / (16 × 3)

= (92 – 39) / 48

= 53 / 48

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 68

Hence, simplified form of the given expression is
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 69

(ii)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 70
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 71

The given expression can be simplified as below

11 / 4 – 11 / 6 = (11 × 6) / (4 × 6) – (11 × 4) / (6 × 4)

= (66 – 44) / 24

= 22 / 24

= 11 / 12

Hence, simplified form of the given expression is 11 / 12

(iii)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 72+ 3 / 14 – 13 / 21

The given expression can be simplified as below

19 / 7 + 3 / 14 – 13 / 21 = (19 × 6) / (7 × 6) + (3 × 3) / (14 × 3) – (13 × 2) / (21 × 2)

= 114 / 42 + 9 / 42 – 26 / 42

= (114 + 9 – 26) / 42

= 97 / 42

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 73

Hence, simplified form of the given expression is
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 74

(iv)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 75– 1 / 6 –
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 76

The given expression can be simplified as below

23 / 6 – 1 / 6 – 13 / 12 = (23 × 2) / (6 × 2) – (1 × 2) / (6 × 2) – 13 / 12

= 46 / 12 – 2 / 12 – 13 / 12

= (46 – 2 – 13) / 12

= 31 / 12

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 77

Hence, simplified form of the given expression is
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 78

(v) 6 + 3 / 10 –
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 79

The given expression can be simplified as below

6 / 1 + 3 / 10 – 23 / 15 = (6 × 30) / (1 × 30) + (3 × 3) / (10 × 3) – (23 × 2) / (15 × 2)

= 180 / 30 + 9 / 30 – 46 / 30

= (180 + 9 – 46) / 30

= 143 / 30

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 80

Hence, simplified form of the given expression is
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 81

Exercise 14(D)

1. Simplify:

(i) 3 / 7 × 2 / 5

(ii) 4 / 9 × 3 / 5

(iii) 5 / 12 × 8

(iv) 7 / 6 of 3 / 14

(v) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 82 × Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 83

Solution:

(i) 3 / 7 × 2 / 5

The given expression can be simplified as below

3 / 7 × 2 / 5 = (3 × 2) / (7 × 5)

= 6 / 35

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is 6 / 35

(ii) 4 / 9 × 3 / 5

The given expression can be simplified as below

4 / 9 × 3 / 5 = (4 × 3) / (9 × 5)

= (4 × 1) / (3 × 5)

= 4 / 15

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is 4 / 15

(iii) 5 / 12 × 8

The given expression can be simplified as below

5 / 12 × 8 / 1 = (5 × 8) / (12 × 1)

= (5 × 2) / (3 × 1)

= 10 / 3

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 84

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 85

(iv) 7 / 6 of 3 / 14

The given expression can be simplified as below

7 / 6 × 3 / 14 = (1 × 1) / (2 × 2)

= 1 / 4

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is 1 / 4

(v)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 86×
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 87

The given expression can be simplified as below

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 88×
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 89= (27 × 27) / (8 × 7)

= 729 / 56

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 90

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 91

2. Simplify:

(i) 2 / 3 ÷ Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 92

(ii) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 93 ÷ 4 / 9

(iii) 1 ÷ 2 / 5

(iv) 4 / 9 ÷ 4 / 9

(v) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 94 ÷ Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 95

Solution:

(i) 2 / 3 ÷
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 96

The given expression can be simplified as below

2 / 3 ÷ 6 / 5 = (2 × 5) / (3 × 6)

= 5 / 9

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is 5 / 9

(ii)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 97÷ 4 / 9

The given expression can be simplified as below

9 / 2 ÷ 4 / 9 = (9 × 9) / (2 × 4)

= 81 / 8

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 98

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 99

(iii) 1 ÷ 2 / 5

The given expression can be simplified as below

1 / 1 ÷ 2 / 5 = (1 × 5) / (1 × 2)

= 5 / 2

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 100

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 101

(iv) 4 / 9 ÷ 4 / 9

The given expression can be simplified as below

4 / 9 ÷ 4 / 9 = (4 × 9) / (9 × 4)

=1

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is 1

(v)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 102÷
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 103

The given expression can be simplified as below

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 104÷
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 105= (7 × 4) / (3 × 7)

= 4 / 3

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 106

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 107

3. Simplify:

(i) 1 / 4 of Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 108 ÷ 3 / 5

(ii) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 109 × 1 / 2 ÷ Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 110

(iii) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 111 × 0 × Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 112

(iv) 3 / 4 × Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 113 ÷ 3 / 7 of Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 114

(v) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 115 ÷ 2 / 7 of Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 116 × 2 / 3

Solution:

(i) 1 / 4 of
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 117÷ 3 / 5

The given expression can be simplified as follows:

1 / 4 × 16 / 7 ÷ 3 / 5 = 4 / 7 ÷ 3 / 5

= (4 × 5) / (7 × 3)

= 20 / 21

Hence, 20 / 21 is the simplified form of the given expression

(ii) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 118 × 1 / 2 ÷
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 119

The given expression can be simplified as follows

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 120× 1 / 2 ÷
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 121= 5 / 4 × 1 / 2 × 3 / 4

= 5 / 8 × 3 / 4

= 15 / 32

Hence, 15 / 32 is the simplified form of the given expression

(iii)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 122× 0 × Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 123

The given expression can be simplified as follows

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 124× 0 × Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 125 = (43 × 0 × 43) / (7 × 0 × 8)

= 0

Hence, 0 is the simplified form of the given expression

(iv) 3 / 4 ×
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 126÷ 3 / 7 of
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 127

The given expression can be simplified as follows

3 / 4 ×
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 128÷ 3 / 7 of
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 129= 3 / 4 × 4 / 3 ÷ 9 / 8

∵ 3 / 7 of
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 130= 3 / 7 × 21 / 8 = 9 / 8

= 3 / 4 × 4 / 3 × 8 / 9

= 8 / 9

Hence, 8 / 9 is the simplified form of the given expression

(v)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 131÷ 2 / 7 of
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 132× 2 / 3

The given expression can be simplified as follows

[2 / 7 of
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 133= 2 / 7 × 4 / 3 = 8 / 21]

We get

= 9 / 4 ÷ 8 / 21 × 2 / 3

= 9 / 4 × 21 / 8 × 2 / 3

= 63 / 16

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 134

Hence,
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 135is the simplified form of the given expression

4. Simplify:

(i) 5 – (8 / 11 – Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 136)

(ii) 1 / 2 ÷ (7 / 8 – 3 / 5)

(iii) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 137 ÷ (Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 138 + Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 139)

(iv) (Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 140
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 141) ÷ 1 / 2

(v) 4 / 7 ÷ (1 / 3 ×
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 142)

Solution:

(i) 5 – (8 / 11Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 143)

The given expression can be simplified as below

5 – (8 / 11 –
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 144) = 5 – (8 / 11 – 36 / 11)

= 5 – (8 – 36) / 11

= 5 – (-28 / 11)

On further calculation, we get

= 5 / 1 + 28 / 11

= 83 / 11

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 145

Hence,
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 146is the simplified form of the given expression

(ii) 1 / 2 ÷ (7 / 8 – 3 / 5)

The given expression can be simplified as below

1 / 2 ÷ (7 / 8 – 3 / 5) = 1 / 2 ÷ (5 × 7 – 8 × 3) / 40

= 1 / 2 ÷ (35 – 24) / 40

= 1 / 2 ÷ (11 / 40)

= 1 / 2 × 40 / 11

We get

= 20 / 11

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 147

Hence,
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 148is the simplified form of the given expression

(iii)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 149 ÷ (Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 150 + Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 151)

The given expression can be simplified as below

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 152 ÷ (Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 153 + Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 154) = 7 / 3 ÷ (11 / 2 + 15 / 4)

= 7 / 3 ÷ (2 × 11 + 1 × 15) / 4

On further calculation, we get

= 7 / 3 ÷ (22 + 15) / 4

= 7 / 3 ÷ (37 / 4)

= 7 / 3 × 4 / 37

= 28 / 111

Hence, 28 / 111 is the simplified form of the given expression

(iv) (Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 155
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 156) ÷ 1 / 2

The given expression can be simplified as below

(Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 157
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 158) ÷ 1 / 2 = (31 / 8 – 18 / 5) ÷ 1 / 2

By taking LCM, we get

= [(31 × 5 – 18 × 8) / (8 × 5)] ÷ 1 / 2

= (155 – 144) / 40 ÷ 1 / 2

= (11 / 40) ÷ 1 / 2

By calculating further, we get

= 11 / 40 × 2 / 1

= 11 / 20

Hence, 11 / 20 is the simplified form of the given expression

(v) 4 / 7 ÷ (1 / 3 ×
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 159)

The given expression can be simplified as below

4 / 7 ÷ (1 / 3 ×
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 160) = 4 / 7 ÷ (1 / 3 × 14 / 5)

= 4 / 7 ÷ (14 / 15)

On further calculation, we get

= 4 / 7 × 15 / 14

= 2 / 7 × 15 / 7

= 30 / 49

Hence, 30 / 49 is the simplified form of the given expression

5. Simplify

(i) (1 / 2 + 1 / 3) ÷ (1 / 4 – 1 / 6)

(ii) (24 / 35 ÷ 6 / 7 + 5 / 9) × 3 / 4

(iii) 3 / 4 of Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 161 – 2 / 3 of Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 162

(iv) 7 / 30 of (1 / 3 + 7 / 15) ÷ (5 / 6 – 3 / 5)

(v) Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 163Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 164 × Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 165 + Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 166

Solution:

(i) (1 / 2 + 1 / 3) ÷ (1 / 4 – 1 / 6)

The given expression can be simplified as follows

(1 / 2 + 1 / 3) ÷ (1 / 4 – 1 / 6) = [(3 + 2) / 6] ÷ [(3 – 2) / 12]

On further calculation, we get

= (5 / 6) ÷ (1 / 12)

= 5 / 6 × 12 / 1

= 5 × 2

= 10

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is 10

(ii) (24 / 35 ÷ 6 / 7 + 5 / 9) × 3 / 4

The given expression can be simplified as follows

(24 / 35 ÷ 6 / 7 + 5 / 9) × 3 / 4 = (24 / 35 × 7 / 6 + 5 / 9) × 3 / 4

= (4 / 5 + 5 / 9) × 3 / 4

By taking LCM, we get

= [(36 + 25) / 45] × 3 / 4

= (61 / 45) × 3 / 4

We get

= 61 / 60

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 167

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 168

(iii) 3 / 4 of
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 169– 2 / 3 of
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 170

The given expression can be simplified as below

3 / 4 of
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 171– 2 / 3 of
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 172= 3 / 4 of 49 / 8 – 2 / 3 of 9 / 4

= 3 / 4 × 49 / 8 – 2 / 3 of 9 / 4

= 147 / 32 – 2 / 3 × 9 / 4

We get

= 147 / 32 – 3 / 2

On taking LCM, we get

= [(147 – 48)] / 32

= 99 / 32

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 173

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 174

(iv) 7 / 30 of (1 / 3 + 7 / 15) ÷ (5 / 6 – 3 / 5)

The given expression can be simplified as below

7 / 30 of (1 / 3 + 7 / 15) ÷ (5 / 6 – 3 / 5) = 7 / 30 of [(5 + 7) / 15] ÷ [(25 – 18) / 30]

We get

= 7 / 30 of (4 / 5) ÷ (7 / 30)

= 7 / 30 × 4 / 5 × 30 / 7

= 4 / 5

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression is 4 / 5

(v)
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 175 Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 176 × Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 177 + Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 178

The given expression can be simplified as below

Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 179
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 180×
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 181+
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 182= 5 / 2 – 7 / 2 × 7 / 4 + 5 / 2

= 5 / 2 – 49 / 8 + 5 / 2

= 5 / 2 + 5 / 2 – 49 / 8

By taking LCM, we get

= (20 + 20 – 49) / 8

= (40 – 49) / 8

= – 9 / 8

= –
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 183

Hence, –
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 184is the simplified form of the given expression

Exercise 14(e)

1. From a rope of Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 185 m long, Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 186 m is cut off. Find the length of the remaining rope

Solution:

Given

Length of the rope =
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 187m

Length of cut off rope =
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 188m

Remaining rope =
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 189
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 190

We get

= 21 / 2 – 37 / 8

By taking LCM, we get

= (84 – 37) / 8

= 47 / 8 m

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 191

Hence, the length of the remaining rope is
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 192m

2. A piece of cloth is 5 metre long. After washing, it shrinks by 1 / 25 of its length. What is the length of the cloth after washing?

Solution:

Given

Length of piece of cloth = 5 metre

After washing, it shrinks by = 1 / 25 of its length

Hence, the shrinked cloth can be calculated as below

Shrinked cloth = 1 / 25 of 5 m

= 1 / 5 m

Hence, length of cloth after washing can be calculated as below

Length of cloth after washing = 5 – 1 / 5

By taking LCM, we get

= (25 – 1) / 5

= 24 / 5

=
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 193m

Hence the length of cloth after washing is
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 194m

3. I bought wheat worth Rs Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 195, rice worth Rs Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 196 and vegetables worth Rs Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 197. If I gave a hundred-rupee note to the shopkeeper; how much did he return to me

Solution:

Given

Wheat = Rs
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 198

Rice = Rs
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 199

Vegetables = Rs
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 200

Hence, total amount used to purchase the goods can be calculated as below

Total amount of goods = Rs (
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 201+
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 202+
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 203)

We get

= 25 / 2 + 103 / 4 + 41 / 4

= Rs 194 / 4

Hence, money returned by shopkeeper can be calculated as below

Money returned = Rs (100 – 194 / 4)

By taking LCM, we get

= Rs (400 – 194) / 4

= Rs 103 / 2

= Rs
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 204

Hence, money returned by the shopkeeper is Rs
Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 14 - 205

4. Out of 500 oranges in a box, 3 / 25 are rotten and 1 / 5 are kept for some guests. How many oranges are left in the box?

Solution:

Given

Number of oranges in a box = 500

Rotten oranges out of 500 = 3 / 25

Oranges for guests out of 500 = 1 / 5

Rotten oranges = 3 / 25 of 500

We get,

= 3 / 25 × 500

= 60

Oranges for guests = 1 / 5 of 500

We get,

= 1 / 5 × 500

= 100

Oranges left in box = 500 – 60 – 100

= 340

Hence, 340 oranges are left in the box

5. An ornament piece is made of gold and copper. Its total weight is 96 g. If 1 / 12 of the ornament is copper, find the weight of gold in it.

Solution:

Given

Weight of an ornament = 96 g

Weight of copper = 1 / 12 of 96 g

Weight of copper = 1 / 12 × 96

We get,

= 8 g

Weight of gold = 96 – 8

= 88 g

Hence, the weight of gold in ornament is 88 g

6. A girl did half of some work on Monday and one-third of it on Tuesday. How much will she have to do on Wednesday in order to complete the work?

Solution:

Given

Half of work is done on Monday and one-third on Tuesday by a girl

Let total work done by a girl is 1

Work done on Monday = 1 / 2

Work done on Tuesday = 1 / 3

Hence, remaining work done on Wednesday to complete the work is calculated as below

Remaining work done = 1 – [(1 / 2 + 1 / 3)]

Taking LCM, we get

= 1 – [(3 + 2) / 6]

= 1 – 5 / 6

= (6 – 5) / 6

= 1 / 6

Hence, work done by a girl on Wednesday to complete is 1 / 6

7. A man spends 3 / 8 of his money and 8 still has Rs 720 left with him. How much money did he have at first?

Solution:

Given

Man spends 3 / 8 of his money

Let us assume a man has Rs 1

Amount spent = 3 / 8 of 1

We get,

= Rs 3 / 8

Amount left = 1 – 3 / 8

We get,

= (8 – 3) / 8

= Rs 5 / 8

Since 5 / 8 of his total money = Rs 720

∴ Total money = Rs (720 × 8) / 5

= Rs 5760 / 5

= Rs 1152

Hence, total money a man has is Rs 1152

8. In a school, 4 / 5 of the students are boys, and the number of girls is 100. Find the number of boys

Solution:

Given

Total number of girls = 100

Number of boys = 4 / 5

Let us assume the total number of boys and girls be x

Total number of boys = 4 / 5 of x

We get,

= 4x / 5

According to question, total strength of school can be calculated as below

x – (4x/5) = 100

(5x – 4x)/5 = 100

x = 500

Number of boys = Total strength – Girls

= 500 – 400

= 400

Hence number of boys are 400

9. After finishing 3 / 4 of my journey, I find that 12 km of my journey is covered. How much distance is still left to be covered?

Solution:

Let x km be the total journey

Given that total distance covered = 3 / 4 of the journey is 12 km

According to the question, the distance covered can be calculated as below

3 / 4 of x = 12 km

x = 4 / 3 × 12

x = 4 × 4

x = 16 km

Remaining distance = 16 – 12

= 4 km

Hence, 4 km of distance is left to be covered

10. When Ajit travelled 15 km, he found that one-fourth of his journey was still left. What was the full length of the journey?

Solution:

Let the total journey = x km

Given total distance covered = 15 km

Journey left = 1 / 4 of x

Hence, according to the question, the total distance of journey can be calculated as below

1 / 4 of x = x – 15

x – x / 4 = 15

By calculating further, we get

(4x – x) / 4 = 15

3x / 4 = 15

3x = 60

x = 60 / 3

x = 20

Hence, the full length of the journey is 20 km

11. In a particular month, a man earns Rs 7, 200. Out of this income, he spends 3 / 10 on food, 1 / 4 on house rent, 1 / 10 on insurance and 2 / 25 on holidays. How much did he save in that month?

Solution:

Given

Money earned by a man in a particular month = Rs 7200

Amount spend on food, house rent, insurance and holidays by him are 3 / 10, 1 / 4, 1 / 10 and 2 / 25 respectively

Amount spend on food = 3 / 10 of 7200

= 3 / 10 × 7200

= 3 × 720

= Rs 2160

Amount spend on house rent = 1 / 4 of 7200

= 1 / 4 × 7200

= Rs 1800

Amount spend on insurance = 1 / 10 of 7200

= 1 / 10 × 7200

= Rs 720

Amount spend on holidays = 2 / 25 of 7200

= 2 / 25 × 7200

= Rs 576

Total amount spend = Rs (2160 + 1800 + 720 + 576)

= Rs 5256

Amount saved by man = 7200 – 5256

= Rs 1944

Hence, amount saved by a man in a month is Rs 1944

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