Question

there were 96 runners to start a race. in the first half of the race, 1/4 of them dropped out. in the second half of the race, 1/6 of the remaining runners dropped out. how many runners finished the race?

Answer 1

Answer: 60

Step-by-step explanation: 1/4 of 96 is 24 so you subtract that and get 72. And 1/6 of 72 is 12 and you subtract that leaving you with 60 to remain.