Answer:
Thomas still has 1 3/5 suitcases available for his own belongings.
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Let's review the data given to us for solving the question:
Number of souvenirs bought by Thomas = 6
Space that each souvenir takes of Thomas suitcase = 1/15
Number of Thomas suitcases = 2
2. How much room is left for his own belongings in his suitcases?
Let's find out how much space the souvenirs take:
Number of souvenirs * Space that each souvenir takes
6 * 1/15 = 6/15 = 2/5 (Dividing by 3 the numerator and the denominator)
The souvenirs take 2/5 of one suitcase.
Now, we can calculate the room that is left for Thomas' belongings.
2 Suitcases - 2/5 for the souvenirs
2 - 2/5 = 10/5 - 2/5 = 8/5 = 1 3/5
Thomas still has 1 3/5 suitcases available for his own belongings.
