Question

The city highway department bought 3/4 tons of salt to put on roads when it snows. They have used 2/7 of the salt. How many tons has the city highway department used? Put your answer in lowest terms.
a. 3/4
b. 5/28
c. 5/14
d. 13/28

Answer 1

This would be:-

3/4 * 2/7  = 2*3 / 4*7  = 6/28 = 3/14 Answer