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One-third of the students in a room have blue eyes. Two-thirds of them have blond hair. What part of the students in the room has blond hair and blue eyes?
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oobleck
maybe none, if by "them" you mean all the students.
could be that
1/3 have blue eyes and brown hair
2/3 have brown eyes and blond hair
But, if you mean that 2/3 of the blue-eyed students have blond hair, then
1/3 * 2/3 = 2/9
Extra credit: what is the difference between blond and blonde?
could be that
1/3 have blue eyes and brown hair
2/3 have brown eyes and blond hair
But, if you mean that 2/3 of the blue-eyed students have blond hair, then
1/3 * 2/3 = 2/9
Extra credit: what is the difference between blond and blonde?
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