Question

Of the 300 people who previewed the movie, 1/3 liked it a lot, 1/6 thought it was okay, and the rest disliked it. How many people disliked it?

A. 50 people
B. 100 people
C. 150 people
D. 200 people

Answer 1

take 300 divided to 6 equal parts

300 / 6 = 50

1/3 liked it a lot: 1/3 = 2/6
50 * 2 = 100

1/6 thought it was okay:
50 *1 = 50

100 + 50 = 150 (liked and okay)

300 - 150 = 150 disliked

Answer is C. 150 people

Answer 2

1/3 + 1/6 = 2/6 + 1/6 = 3/6 = 1/2 (this is who liked it a lot and who thought it was ok)....leaving 1/2 who disliked it.

1/2 of 300....." of " means multiply
1/2 * 300 = 300/2 = 150.....so 150 disliked it <==