Question

Ms. Smith has 36 students in her reading class.

1/3 of the class has on brown shoes.
5/12of the class has on black shoes
The rest of the class has on blue shoes.
11. How many students have on blue shoes?

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

1/3 of 36 = 12

5/12 of 36 = 15

15 + 12 = 27

36 - 27 = 9