Solve the problem.
-$$\text { In order to pass a resolution on the village board, at least } \frac { 2 } { 3 } \text { of the members must approve. If there }$$ are 11 members on the board, how many members must vote in favor of the resolution?
A) 9 members
B) 7 members
C) 8 members
D) 10 members

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To pass a resolution, at least $\frac{2}{3}$ of the 11 members must approve. Calculating $\frac{2}{3} \times 11 = \frac{22}{3} = 7.\overline{3}$. Since you can't have a fraction of a person, and it must be at least $\frac{2}{3}$, you need 8 members to approve.