Question

to amend a countrys constitution, \\(\frac{4}{9}\\) of the 87 states in that country must approve the amendment. if 35 states approve an amendment, will the constitution be amended? the constitution \\(\square\\) amended. \\(\frac{4}{9}\\) of the states means at least \\(\square\\) states must approve the amendment. (type a whole number.) enter your answer in the answer box and then click check answer. all parts showing question 13 of 15

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate required states

To find how many states are needed, multiply total states (87) by $\frac{4}{9}$: $87\times\frac{4}{9}=\frac{348}{9}\approx38.67$. Since we need a whole number of states, we round up (because partial states don't count, we need at least the ceiling of this value). The ceiling of 38.67 is 39.

Step2: Compare with approved states

35 states approved, which is less than 39. So the constitution will not be amended.

Answer:

The constitution will not be amended. $\frac{4}{9}$ of the states means at least $\boldsymbol{39}$ states must approve the amendment.