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Question: 565
9. Joanna 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 Joanna own?
- A. 2
- B. 4
- C. 6
- D. 8
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Use PITA since the question is asking for a specific value and there are real numbers in the choices. The question asks for Joanna's portion of the furniture, which is one-third of the total. Therefore, 3 times however many pieces she owns will equal the total (12 pieces). Start with (C): 6 × 3 = 18, which is too large. Eliminate (C), (D), and (E). Try (B): 4 × 3 = 12, which works. The correct answer is (B).