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10 September, 23:36

Two thirds of the families in smithville own their own homes. The total number of home owning families there is 480. How many families live in smithville?

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  1. 10 September, 23:52
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    X - the total number of families in Smithville.

    (2/3) x - the number of home owning families.

    At the same time, the number of home owning families is 480.

    (2/3) x=480

    x=480*3/2=720.

    720 families live in Smithville.
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