Question

There are 72 new houses being built in a neighborhood. Last month, 1/3 of them were sold. This month, 1/8 of the remaining houses were sold. How many houses are left to be sold?

Answer 1

Answer:

39 houses left to be sold.

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3 of 72 is 24 so that means last month 24 houses were sold.

1/8 of 72 is 9 so 9 months sold this month.

24 + 9 = 33

72 - 33 = 39

That means there are 39 houses yet to be sold.

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