Question

A roller coaster has 3 trains with 8 rows per train. Riders stand in rows of 4, for a total of 32 rider per train. The operators of the coaster recorded the number of riders on each train during a run. On the first train, the operators reported that 7 1/4 rows were filled. On the second train, all 8 rows were filled, and on the third train, 5 1/2 rows were filled.

a. How many rows were empty on the first train? How many additional riders would it take to fill the empty rows? Explain your answer.
b.How many rows were empty on the third train? How many additional riders would it take to fill the empty rows? Explain your answer.
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Answer 1

7 1/4 * 4 = 29 seats filled

5 1/2 * 4 = 22
so 1 1/4 rows were empty

Answer 2

Was that on a or b?

And also, you were supposed to do both.

Answer 3

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