Question

A novelty store sells 8 comic books for every 3 action figures. On Monday, they sold 32 comic books. On Tuesday, they sold 18 action figures. What is the difference between the number of action figures sold on Monday and Tuesday?

Answer 1

6 action figures

Explanation:

8 Comic books for every 3 action figures;

Ratio = 8:3

Monday =

32 Comic books: X

1 part = 32/8 = 4

X = 4 * 3 = 12

Therefore 12 action figures were sold on Monday.

Difference between Monday and Tuesday is 18-12 which is 6 action figures.