Question

There were 407 boys and 438 girls who like to join the Independence Day parade. How many buses will be hired if 65 persons can be accommodated in a bus?

Answer 1

There are 13 buses needed for 407 boys and 438 girls.

Explanation:

To find how many buses are needed, add the number of boys to the number of girls, then divide it to how many person can be accomodated in 1 bus.

`(407 + 438)/(65) = (845)/(65) = \boxed{13}`

Answer 2

13

Explanation:

just add them both and divide by 65