alleryStart learning →A ribbon is 24 m long. After 3/8 of it is used, how long is the part left?
A9 m
B15 m
C16 m
D21 m
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 15 m
One eighth of 24 is 3, so 3/8 is 9 m used and 24 minus 9 leaves 15 m.
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