65 % ------------------ 23.4 items
100 % ----------------- x items
65 : 100 = 23.4 : x
65 x = 100 * 23.4
65 x = 2340
x = 2340 : 65
x = 36
Answer: there were 36 items on the test.
So if he spends 24 spends 24 on the x and y they would be the Same
9 feet is longer. hope thins helps :-)