Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

by Lial, Margaret L.; Salzman, Stanley A.; Hestwood, Diana L.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321825535

ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 2 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - Review Exercises - Page 190: 60

Answer

Each fisherman will receive $\frac{4}{25}$ ton of salmon.

Work Step by Step

$\frac{4}{5}$ ton of fish is divided among 5 fishermen. $\frac{4}{5} \div 5$ = $\frac{4}{5} \times \frac{1}{5}$ = $\frac{4}{25}$

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