One-third less than 40% of 180 is equal to:  Select the correct option
A) 15  B) 30  C) 35  D) 40  E) 48

Rationale: "lots of ways to tackle this . 40 % of 180 = 72 1 / 3 of 72 = 24 so , 1 / 3 less than 72 is equal to 72 - 24 = 48 answer : e"
Answer: E