Question

A class of 245 students went on a field trip. They took 9 vehicles, some cars and some buses. Find the number of cars and the number of buses they took if each car holds 5 students and each bus hold 45 students.

Answer 1

4 cars and 5 buses

Explanation:

245÷ 45=5.4

45×5=225

245-225=20

20÷5=4

Answer 2

5 busses, 4 cars. 5x45= 225. 4x5=20. 225+20=245