Question
A bus left the bus station with 90% of the seats full. After six stops, a total of 26 passengers got of the bus and 4 passengers boarded the bus. Now, 35% of the seats are full, How many seats are there on the bus ?
35%*2= 70%= 2*22=44 seats.
35%*2= 70%= 2*22=44 seats.
Answers
Steve
.9x-22 = .35x
x = 40
check:
90% of 40 = 36
26 off, 4 on = 22 less, so we have 14 left
14 is 35% of 40
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x = 40
check:
90% of 40 = 36
26 off, 4 on = 22 less, so we have 14 left
14 is 35% of 40
You got an answer; did you not check it?