Question

1. what is 2/3 of 15 marbles?

• 10 marbles
• 9 marbles
• 8 marbles
• 5 marbles

Explanation:

Set up the multiplication expression

$$ \frac{2}{3} \times 15 $$

Calculate the product

$$ \frac{2 \times 15}{3} = \frac{30}{3} = 10 $$

Answer:

• (A) 10 marbles (Correct answer)
• (B) 9 marbles
• (C) 8 marbles
• (D) 5 marbles