Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0134467795
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-779-5

Chapter 2 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - 2.1 Basics of Fractions - 2.1 Exercises - Page 117: 17

Answer

$\frac{8}{25}$

Work Step by Step

The textbook tells you that the denominator is the total number of students. It also tells you that the total number of students in the class (25). Since the numerator is already given, the final answer is $\frac{8}{25}$.
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