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16 July, 18:18

Thomas buys 6 souvenirs for his friends and family. each gift takes up 1/15 of his suitcase. If he has two suitcases, how much room is left for his own belongings in his suitcases?

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  1. 16 July, 18:30
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    Thomas still has 1 3/5 suitcases available for his own belongings.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    1. Let's review the data given to us for solving the question:

    Number of souvenirs bought by Thomas = 6

    Space that each souvenir takes of Thomas suitcase = 1/15

    Number of Thomas suitcases = 2

    2. How much room is left for his own belongings in his suitcases?

    Let's find out how much space the souvenirs take:

    Number of souvenirs * Space that each souvenir takes

    6 * 1/15 = 6/15 = 2/5 (Dividing by 3 the numerator and the denominator)

    The souvenirs take 2/5 of one suitcase.

    Now, we can calculate the room that is left for Thomas' belongings.

    2 Suitcases - 2/5 for the souvenirs

    2 - 2/5 = 10/5 - 2/5 = 8/5 = 1 3/5

    Thomas still has 1 3/5 suitcases available for his own belongings.

    Note: Same answer to question 14040097, answered by me.
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