how many buses do you need for 500 people if each bus holds 40

Answer 1

To determine the number of buses needed for 500 people with each bus holding 40, you can use the following calculation:

1. Divide the total number of people by the capacity of one bus: \[ \frac{500}{40} = 12.5 \]

2. Since you cannot have a fraction of a bus, you need to round up to the next whole number:

   • This means you will need 13 buses.

So, you need 13 buses to accommodate 500 people.