using a circle graph of 1/3 percussion, 2/5 brass, 4/15 woodwind and also a circle graph of 1/3 woodwind, 1/6 percussion, 1/2 brass. Both bands combine as one band. A. What fraction of the band members will play brass instruments? B. what fraction of band members will play a percussion instrument? c. What fraction of the band members will play a woodwind instrument?
I think for A. my answer is 14 4/5. For B. I think I will multiply 42 times 1/2 and my answer is 21. C. I think my answer is to multiply and my answer is 25 1/5. Are these correct?
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Yes, your answers are correct. 14 4/5 for A, 21 for B, and 25 1/5 for C.