Question

What is 1/8 of the sum of 23 and 17

Answer 1

The sum of 23 and 17 = 23+17
1/8 of the sum of 23 and 17 = 1/8(23+17)

$\frac{1}{8}(23+17)=\frac{1}{8} \times 40=\frac{40}{8}=5$