I have 5 pencils, 2 erasers and 3 sharpeners. Can you tell me the fraction of erasers I have in my set?

$\frac{5}{10}$

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$\frac{2}{10}$

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$\frac{3}{10}$

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$\frac{4}{10}$

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Solution

The correct option is B
$\frac{2}{10}$

A whole can also be a collection of objects. In our case, the whole is made up of pencils, erasers and sharpeners.

As per the question

Number of pencils = 5

Number of erasers = 2

Number of sharpeners = 3

Total number of objects = 5 + 2 + 3 = 10

Hence, the fraction of erasers in the set = $\frac{2}{10}$

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