Question

there are 60 students in a speech contest. Yesterday, 2/3 of them gave their speeches. Today, 1/5 of the remaining students gave their speeches. How many students still haven't give their speeches?

Answer 1

16 students still have to give their speech

Explanation:

Yesterday:

60 * 2/3 = 40

40 student gave speeches

that leaves 60-40 =20

20 students still have to give speeches

Today:

1/5 * 20 = 4

4 students gave speeches

20-4 = 16

16 students still have to give their speech