Question

In a village, one half of the population works in the fields. 2/3 rd of the remaining people work in the factories
What is the fraction of people not working in the fields as well as factories?
(A) 1/3
(B) 2/3
(C) 1/6
(D) 1/2

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

fields = 1/2

remaining = 1-1/2 = 1/2

factories = 2/3×1/2 =1/3

1-(1/2+1/3) = 1- 5/6 = 1/6