ISEE Mathematics Achievement Question 248: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 248

9. Joanne owns one-third of the pieces of furniture in the apartment she shares with her friends. If there are 12 pieces of furniture in the apartment, how many pieces does Joanne own?

  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 6
  • D. 8

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B Use PITA since the question is asking for a specific value and there are real numbers in the choices. The question asks for Joanne's portion of the furniture, which is one-third of the total. Start with (C): 6 × 3 = 18, which is too large. Eliminate (C) and (D). Try (B): 4 × 3 = 12, which works. The correct answer is (B).

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