Question

There are 36 people in the New Town Hiking Club. 2/3 of the club must vote YES if the club is to hike the Northern Trail. 20 people have voted Yes. How many more YES votes are needed.

Answer 1

thank you.

Answer 2

@Kirstin_Michelle, I thought you wanted explanations and guidance.

Answer 3

i do and hers was wrong

Answer 4

The first step is to find 2/3 of 36. In other words multiply 36 by 2, then divide the result by 3. Let me know what you get.

Answer 5

24 ?

Answer 6

Good so if only 20 have voted yes, how many more are needed in order to get 24?

Answer 7

4 ?