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A certain number of cakes is distributed equally among Alex, Bruce, Clive and Daniel. Alex gives away \((\frac{3}{4})^{th}\) of his cakes equally among the other three people. Later Bruce gives half of his cakes to Daniel. What fraction of the total number of cakes does Daniel have in the end?
A certain number of cakes is distributed equally among Alex, Bruce, Clive and Daniel. Alex gives away \((\frac{3}{4})^{th}\) of his cakes equally among the other three people. Later Bruce gives half of his cakes to Daniel. What fraction of the total number of cakes does Daniel have in the end?
Updated On: Oct 22, 2024
- \(\frac{5}{16}\)
- \(\frac{7}{16}\)
- \(\frac{15}{32}\)
- \(\frac{17}{32}\)
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct answer is (C): \(\frac{15}{32}\)
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