Question

Devon has 18 pairs of shoes and 2/3 of his shoe collection are Jordans. How many shoes are not Jordans?

Answer 1

6 pairs of his shoes are not Jordan’s or 1/3 of his shoes are not Jordan’s or 12 shoes are not Jordan’s

Explanation:

1/3 * 18 = 18/3 = 6

6 pairs are not Jordans

A pair is 2 shoes

6*2 = 12 shoes

12 shoes are not Jordan’s

Answer 2

6 pairs of shoes are not Jordans

12 shoes are not Jordans

Explanation:

2/3rds are Jordans

That means 1-2/3 = 1/3 are not Jordans

1/3 * 18 = 18/3 = 6

6 pairs are not Jordans

A pair is 2 shoes

6*2 = 12 shoes