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If 2/3 of the weight of a brick is 5/6 kg, then 3/5 of the weight of the brick will be:

A3/4 kg

B5/7 kg

C5/6 kg

D15/22 kg

Answer:

A. 3/4 kg

Read Explanation:

Let weight of the brick be x kg. According to the question, (2/3) × x = 5/6 ⇒ x = 5/6 × 3/2=5/4 So, Weight of 3/5 of the brick = 3/5 × 5/4 = 3/4 kg


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