Question

There were 48 runners to start a race. In the first half of the race, 2/5 of them dropped out. In the second half of the race, 1/8 of the remaining runners dropped out. How many runners finished the race?

Answer 1

26 runners stayed in the race

Explanation:

2/5 of 48 is 19. 48-19=29 1/8 of 29 is 3 and 29-3=26

Answer 2

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Explanation: