A library has 96 new books. Three eighths of them were placed on the top shelf. How many books went on the top shelf?
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- First find one eighth of all the books.
- Divide 96 by 8 and multiply by 3.
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Answer: 36
One eighth of 96 is 12. Three eighths are 12 × 3 = 36 books.