Question

Jamal's bookcase has 5 shelves. Each shelf holds 15 books. If the shelves are 2-3 full, how many books does Jamal have?

Answer 1

The shelf can hold: 15 x 5 = 75 books
Two thirds of the shelf: 75(2/3)= 50 books

Answer 2

15(5)=75

2/3 of 75 is 50, so jamal has 50 books exactly.