Geeta read $\frac{3}{8}$ of a book on one day and $\frac{4}{5}$ of the remaining on another day. Find the portion of the book left unread after one day.

\frac{5}{8}

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\frac{5}{4}

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Solution

The correct option is A $\frac{5}{8}$
The portion of the book left unread after one day $= 1 -$ portion of the book read in one day
$= 1 - \frac{3}{8}$

$= \frac{8 - 3}{8}$
$= \frac{5}{8}$

So the portion of the book left unread after one day= $\frac{5}{8}$

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Geeta read 38 of a book on one day and 45 of the remaining on another day. Find the portion of the book left unread after one day.

The correct option is A 58The portion of the book left unread after one day=1− portion of the book read in one day =1−38 =8−38 =58So the portion of the book left unread after one day= 58

Geeta read $\frac{3}{8}$ of a book on one day and $\frac{4}{5}$ of the remaining on another day. Find the portion of the book left unread after one day.

The correct option is A $\frac{5}{8}$
The portion of the book left unread after one day $= 1 -$ portion of the book read in one day
$= 1 - \frac{3}{8}$

$= \frac{8 - 3}{8}$
$= \frac{5}{8}$

So the portion of the book left unread after one day= $\frac{5}{8}$