Math Problem Statement

A survey shows that 2/3 of all homeowners have a pet. Of those, 3/4 have either a dog or cat. What fraction of the homeowners has either a dog or a cat?

Solution

The question states:

  • 23\frac{2}{3} of all homeowners have a pet.
  • Of those, 34\frac{3}{4} have either a dog or a cat.

We need to find the fraction of the homeowners who have either a dog or a cat.

Solution:

To solve this, we need to multiply the two fractions:

Fraction of homeowners with either a dog or cat=23×34\text{Fraction of homeowners with either a dog or cat} = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{3}{4}

Multiply the numerators and the denominators:

2×33×4=612=12\frac{2 \times 3}{3 \times 4} = \frac{6}{12} = \frac{1}{2}

So, half of the homeowners have either a dog or a cat.

Would you like more details, or do you have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. If 12\frac{1}{2} of all homeowners have either a dog or cat, what fraction have neither?
  2. What fraction of the homeowners have pets other than dogs or cats?
  3. If 600 homeowners were surveyed, how many have either a dog or cat?
  4. If the total number of homeowners is 1,200, how many own pets?
  5. If 34\frac{3}{4} of those with pets have a dog, what fraction of the total homeowners own dogs?

Tip: When multiplying fractions, remember to multiply the numerators and denominators directly, and then simplify if possible.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Multiplication of Fractions
Simplification

Formulas

(Fraction of homeowners with a dog or cat) = (Fraction of homeowners with pets) * (Fraction with dog or cat)
Multiply numerators and denominators

Theorems

Multiplication of Fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7