Question

5) Ramesh read 25 pages of a book containing 100 pages. Lata read 2/5 of
the same book. Who read more?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Lata read more pages.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ramesh read 25 pages.

Lata read :

$\frac{2}{5} \: of \: 100$

$= \frac{2}{5} \times 100$

$= 2 \times 20$

$= 40 \: pages$

$25 < 40$

Therefore, Lata read more pages.

Answer 2

Answer:

Mata read more pages

Step-by-step explanation:

Ramesh read pages = 24 pages

Lata read pages = 2 of 100 pages = 100 ÷ 5 × 2

5 = 40 pages

So, Lata read more pages.