Question

Alex had ₹100 with him. How much did he spend if he bought a chocolate with $\frac{2}{5}$th of the money he had ?

• A. 20
• B. 40
• C. 60
• D. 80

Answer 1

The correct option is B 40

The Money Alex has = ₹100
Money Alex spent = $\frac{2}{5}$ x 100
This can be done in two steps,
Step 1: we need to find $\frac{1}{5}$ x 100,
which we can get by simply dividing 100 by 5.
Step 2: multiply the result by 2.

Step 1:

Step 2 : 20 x 2 = ₹40
Alex spent ₹40 to buy the piece of chocolate.