Question

A local technical school has 856 students. They expect 700 guests for a special speaker. The custodian has set up 1,500 chairs. How many more chairs are needed if all visitors and students are to have seats?

Answer 1

Answer: A.) 56 more

Explanation:

Answer 2

56 chairs

Explanation:

856+700=1556 <--- expected count

chairs set up= 1500

1556-1500= 56 more chairs