Question

At a bookstore, 960 books were placed on the discount shelf for 70% off the regular price. If 2/3 of the books sold, how many books remain on the discount shelf?

a.
320 books

b.
296 books

c.
293 books

d.
332 books

e.
356 books

f.
None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: a. 320 books

Explanation:

Given : The total number of books were placed on the discount shelf for 70% off the regular price = 960

The fraction of books sold =
`(2)/(3)`

Then, the number of books sold =
`(2)/(3)*960=640`

Now, the number of books remain on the discount shelf =
`960-640=320`

Hence, the number of books remain on the discount shelf =320