Question

Of 58 ​cities, 3 have a lake and 23 have a river running through them. What fraction of these 58 cities have a lake or a river running through​ them?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is $\frac{26}{58}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Total number of cities = 58

We need to find the fraction of these 58 cities that have either a lake or a river running through them.

Total number of states through which a lake or a river flows = 23 + 3 = 26.

Fraction of cities through which a lake or a river flows = $\frac{Sates with lake/ river}{total states}$ = $\frac{26}{58}$

Thus $\frac{26}{58}$ of the total 58 cities habe either a lake or a river through them.