Fractions Revision 19.3.2012

1. Mr Tseng spent 2/5 of his savings on a backpack and 1/2 of it on a mobile phone. 

            What fraction of his savings was left?

2. Jane had 1/5 as much money as Peter at first.  After he had given her some money, they each had $270.  How much money did Jane have at first?
3. 1/5 of the boys and 1/6 of the girls in the Sports Club can swim.  4/5 of those who can swim are boys.  What fraction of the Sports Club members can swim?
4. What is the sum of the first 50 whole numbers?

            1 + 2 + 3 +  ………………………………+ 49 + 50 = ?

Show your working and answers clearly in this form. Each question carried 2 marks.