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Illuminations: Room Seats

If 18 students occupy 3/5 of the seats in the classroom, how many students would occupy 2/3 of the seats in the room?

This brainteaser was supplied by the Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (www.moems.org).


Math Topics
Algebra & Pre-Algebra, Deductive Reasoning & Logical Thinking, Fractions & Decimals
K-6, Middle School, High School
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Illuminations: Room Seats

If 18 students occupy 3/5 of the seats in the classroom, how many students would occupy 2/3 of the seats in the room?

This brainteaser was supplied by the Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (www.moems.org).

Math Topics
Algebra & Pre-Algebra, Deductive Reasoning & Logical Thinking, Fractions & Decimals
K-6, Middle School, High School
4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade
Descriptions of PDFs

Problem and solution

What are you looking for?

Organization

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Website URL

Type of Resource

Activity Sheet
PDF File

Assigned Categories