Question

Oh his bookshelf,Adam has he difference between two-thirds of brett’s book and two thirds of Charlie’s book.if Brett has 72 books and Charlie has 27 books,how many does Adam have?

Answer 1

30 books

Explanation:

1. Find what 2/3 of Brett's books is.

2/3 of 72 or 0.667 x 72 = 48

2. Find what 2/3 of Charlie's books is.

2/3 of 27 or 0.667 x 27 = 18

3. Find the difference between 2/3 of Brett's books (48) and 2/3 of Charlie's books (18).

48 - 18 = 30

Adam has 30 books.