Question

abdallah has a collection of toy figurines. there are 15 figurines in the collection, and $\frac{3}{5}$ of them are superheroes. abdallah decides to double the amount of superhero figurines in the collection.
how many superhero figurines are in the collection now?
a. 9
b. 18
c. 36
what fraction of the figurines are superheroes?

Explanation:

Step1: Find initial superhero count

Initial superhero count: $\frac{3}{5} \times 15 = 9$

Step2: Double the superhero count

New superhero count: $9 \times 2 = 18$

Step3: Calculate total new figurines

Total new figurines: $15 + 9 = 24$

Step4: Find the new fraction

New fraction: $\frac{18}{24} = \frac{3}{4}$

Answer:

1. B. 18
2. $\frac{3}{4}$