UFO Industries makes 1/3 of the world's widgets. IOU Corporation makes 2/3 of the world's widgets. DDT Enterprises makes 1/6. What fraction is made by other companies?

Israel Hale

Israel Hale

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2022-07-26

UFO Industries makes 1 3 of the world's widgets. IOU Corporation makes 2 3 of the world's widgets. DDT Enterprises makes 1 6 . What fraction is made by other companies?

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bulgarum87

bulgarum87

Beginner2022-07-27Added 15 answers

Let these are total 'y' widgel companies make worldwide.
Then
UFO makes 1 3 y
IOU makes 2 5 y
DDT makes 1 6 yFraction other company makes = y ( y 3 + 2 y 5 + y 6 ) = y y ( 10 + 12 + 5 ) 30 = ( 30 27 ) y 30 = 34 30 = y 10
Fraction = 1 10

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