Question

Ramesh has $20$ pencils, Sheelu had $50$ pencils and Jamaal had $80$ pencils. After $4$ months, Ramesh used up $10$ pencils, Sheelu used up $25$ pencils and Jamaal used up $40$ pencils. What fraction did each use up if in case each has used up an equal fraction of her/his pencils?

• A. $\frac{1}{2}$
• B. $1$
• C. $\frac{1}{3}$
• D. $\frac{1}{4}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{1}{2}$

Ramesh: Total pencil=20 used pencil=10 fraction used=10/20=1/2

Sheelu: Total pencil=50 used pencil=25 fraction used=25/50=1/2

Jamaal: Total pencil=80 used pencil=40 fraction used=40/80=1/2