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).
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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).
Problem and solution
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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).
Problem and solution
Illuminations works to serve you by increasing access to quality standards-based resources for teaching and learning mathematics, including interactive tools for students and instructional support for teachers.