Question

A total of 1,043 players signed up for a citywide soccer league. Each team in the league can have up to 18 members. How many teams will be needed?

Answer 1

Answer: 57.9

Explanation:

Based on the given conditions, formulate: 1043 / 18

Evaluate the equation/expression: 57.9444

get the result: 57.9444

After rounding: 57.9

Answer: 57.9

Answer 2

58 teams

Explanation:

This is a division problem. There are a total of 1043 players and there is a max number of 18 members per team. 1043 divided by 18 = 57 and a remainder. Because there is a remainder you add one more team for the remaining members.