SOLUTION: There are 60 new houses being built in a neighborhood. Last month, 1/4 of them were sold. This month, 2/5 of the remaining houses were sold. How many houses are left to be sold?

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Question 460611: There are 60 new houses being built in a neighborhood. Last month, 1/4 of them were sold. This month, 2/5 of the remaining houses were sold. How many houses are left to be sold?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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60-15=45
45*0.60=27 left