Question

If I sell ${\frac{2}{5}}^{th}$ of $15$ apples, how many are left?

• A. 4
• B. 6
• C. 9
• D. 8

Answer 1

The correct option is C

9

$\frac{2}{5}$ of $15=\frac{2}{5}\times 15$
$=2\times 3$
$=6$
Out of $15$ apples, $6$ are sold, hence, we are left with $(15-6)$ apples, i.e., $9$ apples.