Question 522004MathematicsJAMB

Three teachers shared a packet of chalk. The first teacher got 25\frac{2}{5} of the chalk and the second teacher received 215\frac{2}{15} of the remainder. What fraction did the third teacher receive?

A

1125\frac{11}{25}

B

1225\frac{12}{25}

C

1325\frac{13}{25}

D

815\frac{8}{15}

Step-by-Step Explanation

To determine the fraction of chalk received by the third teacher, first calculate the amount received by the first teacher, which is 25\frac{2}{5}. The remainder after the first teacher is 35\frac{3}{5}, and the second teacher receives 215\frac{2}{15} of this remainder, equating to 215×35=225\frac{2}{15} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{2}{25}. Subtracting the amounts received by the first and second teachers from the total gives the third teacher 1325\frac{13}{25} of the chalk.

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