Three teachers shared a packet of chalk. The first teacher got 2/5 of the chalk and the second teacher received 2/15 of the remainder. What fraction the the third teacher receive?

  • A 8/15
  • B 11/25
  • C 12/25
  • D 13/25

The correct answer is D. 13/25

Let's assume that the packet of chalk contained a total of 1 unit. The first teacher received 2/5 of the chalk, which means that the remainder is 1 - 2/5 = 3/5. The second teacher received 2/15 of the remainder, which is (2/15) (3/5) = 2/25.

Therefore, the third teacher received the remaining fraction of the chalk, which is 3/5 - 2/25 = 15/25 - 2/25 = 13/25.

So, the third teacher received a fraction of 13/25 of the chalk.

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