Answer:
5 factories closed
Step-by-step explanation:
In 2014 there were 15 operating factories.
We know that of those 15 factories only 2/3 remain operative.
If only 2/3 remain operational this means that 1/3 of them closed.
To calculate the number of factories that closed we must multiply the initial number of operative factories by 1/3.
This is:
[tex]15 * \frac{1}{3} = \frac{15}{3} = 5[/tex].
5 factories closed
