Question

What is 1/5 of £ 40?
Give your answer in pounds (£).

Answer 1

Answer:

£ 8

Step-by-step explanation:

basic equation:

£40 * 1/5

£ 40/5

£ 8

∵ £ 8 is the 1/5 of £ 40

Answer 2

Answer:

• We need to find the 1/5 value of £40.
• We can find the value by multiplying 1/5 by £40.

Solution:

$= \frac{1}{ \cancel5} \times \cancel{40} \: {}^{8} £$

$= 1 \times 8£$

$= 8£$