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Question 899853: There are
45
students in a speech contest. Yesterday,
1/3
of them gave their speeches. Today,
3/5
of the remaining students gave their speeches. How many students still haven't given their speeches?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, MathTherapy:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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1%2F3+%2B+3%2F5+=+5%2F15+%2B+9%2F15+=+14%2F15
1/15 have not given their speeches
%281%2F15%2945+=+highlight_green%283%29++

Answer by MathTherapy(10551) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are
45
students in a speech contest. Yesterday,
1/3
of them gave their speeches. Today,
3/5
of the remaining students gave their speeches. How many students still haven't given their speeches?


Number of "speechless" students: highlight_green%2812%29

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