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To amend a country's constitution, 2/9 of the 60 states in that country must approve the amendment. If 14 states approve an amendment, will the constitution be amended?

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User Malhal
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1) If it's necessary 2/9 of 60 states, then it is a multiplication:

2/9 x 60 = 40/3 =13.333 or 13 3/9 ≅ 13

2) So, yes if 14 states approve it the constitution will be amended.

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