Question

There were 900 freshwater fish at an aquarium. 212 fish are in the large tank 16 fish in each smaller tank. How many smaller tanks are there?

Answer 1

∴ There are 43 smaller tanks.

Explanation:

Total no. of fish in smaller tanks

= 900 - 212

= 688

No. of smaller tanks

= 688 ÷ 16

= 43