What is the problem \(\dfrac{1}{2}\) of \(\dfrac{3}{4}\) asking?
A multiplication problem!
There are many problems that require us to find a fraction of a fraction.
Chefs
Chefs scale quantities to alter recipes.
Bankers
Bankers use percentages to calculate interest.
Pharmacists
Pharmacists scale dosages for prescriptions.
In this year's read-a-thon, \(\dfrac{5}{7}\) of the participating students collected pledge money.
If \(\dfrac{2}{3}\) of these students raised over \($ 50\), what fraction of the participating students raised over \($50\)?