Question

At least two teachers must accompany every five elementary students on a field trip. If 45 students are going

on the trip, what is the minimum number of teachers needed?

Answer 1

The minimum number of teachers needed for this trip is 18.

Explanation:

The slope for this is 5/2. So the equation is y = (5/2)x. We know the y is 45 students. So we do division. In the end, we get x = 18 teachers.

Answer 2

9

Explanation:

divide 5 into 45 which equals 9