Question

(1 point)
charlotte made a bracelet using red, gray, and white beads. five-ninths of the bracelet is white. the rest of the bracelet has an equal amount of red and gray. how much of charlottes bracelet is gray?
$\bigcirc \frac{1}{9}$
$\bigcirc \frac{2}{9}$
$\bigcirc \frac{1}{3}$

Explanation:

Step1: Find non-white portion

$1 - \frac{5}{9} = \frac{4}{9}$

Step2: Split equally for red/gray

$\frac{4}{9} \div 2 = \frac{2}{9}$

Answer:

$\frac{2}{9}$ (Option: $\boldsymbol{\frac{2}{9}}$)