Question

anyone know this? the box is just there when I have the answer so it's okay but I dont understand this anyone can help?​

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

  1/10

Step-by-step explanation:

The product of fractions is the product of the numerators, divided by the product of the denominators.

  $\dfrac{1}{2}\text{ of }\dfrac{1}{5}=\dfrac{1}{2}\times\dfrac{1}{5}=\dfrac{1\times1}{2\times5}=\boxed{\dfrac{1}{10}}$

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Additional comment

When working with fractions and percentages, you will find that "of" often means "times."