Question

There are 117 stuff members in your school. 1/3 of them are going away for the thanksgiving holiday. How many staff members are not traveling.

Answer 1

explain: staff members away= 117×1/3,then we use the total number of members and minus the one who is away and we get

Staff members not travelling
=117-117×1/3
=117-39
=78

Answer 2

Hey You!

117/3 = 39
39*2 = 78

So, 39 members are going away for the Thanksgiving Holiday, and 78 will remain.