Question

There were 48 runners to start a race. In the first half of the race, 2/3 of them dropped out. In the second half of the race. 3/4 of the remaining runners dropped out. How many runners finished the race?

Answer 1

Answer: 4

Explanation:

48 x 1/3 = 16

16 x 1/4 = 4

4 finished

Answer 2

24 runners left

Explanation:

"of" means multiply

2/3 of 48 means 2/3 x 48.

2/3 x 48 = 32

3/4 of the remaining runners means 3/4 of 32.

3/4 x 32 = 24