Question

Mina, bobby, and Julia each have the same number of pencils. 2/6 of Mina's pencils are red, 2/3 of Bobby's pencils are red, and 2/4 of Julia's pencils are red. Who has more pencils, Julia or Bobby?

Answer 1

Bobby. If you find the common denominator here which is 12 then Mina has 4/12 red pencils, bobby has 8/12 red pencils, and julia has 6/12 repent ils. Therefore bobby has the most red pencils.