Question

Nancy descended the 30 steps that led to the floor of the cellar. One third of the way down she paused. How many more steps were there to the cellar floor?

Answer 1

20 is going to be the answer

Answer 2

Answer: 20

Reason:

1/3 of 30 = (1/3)*30 = 10

Nancy pauses after going down 10 steps. That leaves 30-10 = 20 steps remaining.

Or you could say (2/3)*30 = 20