Question

Emily received a toy for her birthday. She bought 3 Playstations and received 5 more as gifts. What fraction of total toys did she buy?

• A. $\frac{3}{8}$
• B. $\frac{5}{8}$
• C. $\frac{3}{5}$
• D. $\frac{5}{3}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{3}{8}$

Number of toys Emily bought = 3

Number of toys received as gifts = 5

Total number of toys Emily have = 3 + 5 =8

∴ Fraction of toys she bought $=\frac{3}{8}$