Question

Eight of your friends came to your house to watch a movie. Three-fourths of your friends stayed overnight. How many friends stayed?

Answer 1

6 friends because the three fourths are gone

Explanation:

Answer 2

6 friends

Explanation:

8 friends came to watch the movie.

3/4 of them stayed overnight.

The number of people that stayed overnight will be the product of 3/4 by 8:

3/4 * 8 = 24 / 4 = 6

6 friends stayed overnight.