Question

Ailing spent 3/8 of his time studying science he spent 2/5 as much time studying English as science what fraction of aikong study time was spent studying english

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{3}{20}$ of aikong study time was spent studying english

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Time spent by ailing in studying science= 3/8

Time spent by ailing in studying English= 2/5 as much time studying English

To Find:

Ailing study time was spent studying English=?

Solution:

Let the time spent by Ailing in studying English be X

Then  

We know that ailing spent  2/5 as much time studying English to  study English

So  ,

X= $\frac{2}{5} \times \text{time taken to study science}$

X=$\frac{2}{5} \times \frac{3}{8}$

X=$\frac{6}{40}$

X=$\frac{3}{20}$