If 1/2 of all the books at a bookstore are fiction and 3/5 of the books in fiction are mysteries, what fraction of the store´s books are fiction mysteries?

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lian · Answer

so, I am not sure what equations I use to solve this

Rigo · Answer

it was at the top already, y did u bump it

lian · Answer

I don´t know

darkknight · Answer

For this problem, you want to multiply the 2 fractions together, what is 1/2 times 3/5?

darkknight · Answer

We do this because, 1/2 of the books are fiction, and within that 3/5 are mystery, so that is why we multiply the fractions together, 1 times 3 divided by 2 times 5 is what?

darkknight · Answer

Please interact, otherwise I won't know where you are stuck

lian · Answer

1 1/5

darkknight · Answer

1/2 times 3/5 is 1 and 1/5???

lian · Answer

3/10

darkknight · Answer

yes you are correct, good job, 1/2 times 3/5 is 3/10. Have a good day sir/mam, also be sure to click best response but you don't have to. Anyways have a good day :)

lian · Answer

thank you

darkknight · Answer

np