4/5 of 5 kg apples were used on Monday. The next day 1/3 of what was left was used. Weight (in kg) of apples left now is
a. 2/7
b. 1/14.
c. 2/3
d. 4/21

Solution:

Given parameters are:

Weight of apples used on Monday = 4/5 of 5 kg = 4kg

Weight of apples left on next day = 5 - 4 = 1 kg

Weight of apples to be used on next day = 1/3 of 1kg = 1/3 kg

Therefore, the weight of apples left now = 1 - 1/3 = 2/3 kg.

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To solve the above problem you can follow the fractions rules and use the multiplication property to get the required answer

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 2

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 2 Exercise Problem 19

4/5 of 5 kg apples were used on Monday. The next day 1/3 of what was left was used. Weight (in kg) of apples left now is: a. 2/7, b. 1/14, c. 2/3, d. 4/21

Summary:

The weight of apples left now is 2/3 kg.

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