Mr. Lawrence cuts 1 2 of a piece of construction paper. He uses 1 5 of the piece to make a flower. What fraction of the sheet of paper does he use to make the flower?

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Armando Weber

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26 April, 01:34

Mr. Lawrence cuts 1 2 of a piece of construction paper. He uses 1 5 of the piece to make a flower. What fraction of the sheet of paper does he use to make the flower?

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Irene Foster · Answer 1

1/10 of the original sheet of paper is is used for the flower

Explanation:

Mr Lawrence cuts 1/2 of a piece of paper. That means he cut out 1 x 1/2 of the original paper.

Next he use 1/5 of the 1/2 piece for flower, which amounts to 1/2 x 1/5 = 1/10 of the original paper.