So the numerator of your fraction (the top number) is the amount that was cut. The denominator (the bottom number) is the total amount of rope. So, your fraction would be 2/12. You can still simplify that by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2 and end up with 1/6. Does that make sense? If you need any more help, go ahead and message me :)
<span>"Simplifying
0.2y = 0.5x + 0.1
Reorder the terms:
0.2y = 0.1 + 0.5x
Solving
0.2y = 0.1 + 0.5x
Solving for variable 'y'.
Move all terms containing y to the left, all other terms to the right.
Divide each side by '0.2'.
y = 0.5 + 2.5x
Simplifying
y = 0.5 + 2.5x"</span>
The answer is 4 pensioners
