SOLUTION: a sporting goods store has 39 bicycles. if 2/3 of this quantity are sold, how many bicycles were sold ?

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Question 631211: a sporting goods store has 39 bicycles. if 2/3 of this quantity are sold, how many bicycles were sold ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/3 of 39 = (2/3)*(39)

2/3 of 39 = (2/3)*(39/1)

2/3 of 39 = (2*39)/(3*1)

2/3 of 39 = 78/3

2/3 of 39 = 78/3

2/3 of 39 = 26

So the store sold 26 bikes.

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