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5 September, 23:05

A will states that 8/9 of an estate is to be divided among relatives. Of the remaining estate, 1/5 goes to the american cancer society. What fraction of the estate goes to the american cancer society?

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  1. 5 September, 23:24
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    8/9 - 1/5

    = 5 (8/9) - 9 (1/5)

    = (40/45) - (9/45)

    =31/45

    therefore 31/45 of the estate would go to the American cancer society
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