Question

300 people can fit into the gym for the basketball game. If 2/3 of the people have assigned seats and 40 band members are already seated. How many seats are remaining?

Answer 1

2/3 of 300 is 200.
200 +40 = 240.
the total amount of seats minus the amount filled
300 - 240 = 60
That means that there are 60 seats remaining.

Answer 2

300*(2/3)=200        (Total seats assigned)
200+40=240           (Total seats taken including the 40 band members)
300-240=60            (Seats remaining)

There are 60 seats remaining in the gym.