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Of all the homes on Gotham Street, 1/3 are termite-ridden, and 3/5 of these are collapsing. What fraction of the homes are termite-ridden, but NOT collapsing?

A. 2/15
B. 3/15
C. 4/5
D. 2/5
E. 1/5

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Answer:

A. 2/15

Explanation:

Since 1/3 are termit ridden and 3/5 of the termit-ridden are collapsing, the fraction that are termit-ridden and are not collapsing therefore:

1/3 - 3/5

= (5-3)/15

=2/15.

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