Question

to amend a countrys constitution, $\frac{5}{6}$ of the 87 states in that country must approve the amendment. if 74 states approve an amendment, will the constitution be amended? the constitution amended. $\frac{5}{6}$ of the states means at least states must approve the amendment. (type a whole number.)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the number of states required for approval

We need to find $\frac{5}{6}$ of 87 states. The formula for finding a fraction $a/b$ of a number $n$ is $\frac{a}{b}\times n$. So we calculate $\frac{5}{6}\times87=\frac{5\times87}{6}=\frac{435}{6}= 72.5$. Since we need a whole - number of states, we round up to 73 states.

Step2: Compare with the number of states that approved

We are given that 74 states approved the amendment. Since $74>73$, the constitution will be amended.

Answer:

Yes, 73