SOLUTION: Mr. Hayes ate (1)/(10) of a cake leaving (9)/(10). If Mr. Emerson eats (2)/(3) of the cake that is left, how much of the whole cake did Mr. Emerson eat?

SOLUTION: Mr. Hayes ate (1)/(10) of a cake leaving (9)/(10). If Mr. Emerson eats (2)/(3) of the cake that is left, how much of the whole cake did Mr. Emerson eat?

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Question 399319: Mr. Hayes ate (1)/(10) of a cake leaving (9)/(10). If Mr. Emerson eats (2)/(3) of the cake that is left, how much of the whole cake did Mr. Emerson eat?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mr E ate 2/3 of 9/10 of a cake
He ate
he ate 3/5 of a whole cake

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