240 sixth-grade students were asked about the number of novels they read per month. 1/6 of students read three or more novels, 35% of students read two novels, 5/12 of students read one novel, and the rest of the students do not read anything. Calculate the number of students who do not read novels. Think carefully first, then make a decision:
1 / 6 * 240 students = 40 students. So 40 students read three or more novels. 35 / 100 * 240 students = 84 students. So 84 students read two novels. 5 / 12 * 240 students = 100 students. So 100 students read a novel. 240 students – (40 students + 84 students + 100 students) = 240 students – 224 students = 16 students. So 16 students don't read novels. So, the answer is 16.