math_celebrity Administrator Staff member Jun 7, 2022 #1 john had 27 sweets. he gave 2/3 of his sweets to mary and kept the rest for himself. Mary has 2/3 * 27 = 18 John has 27 - 18 = 9
john had 27 sweets. he gave 2/3 of his sweets to mary and kept the rest for himself. Mary has 2/3 * 27 = 18 John has 27 - 18 = 9